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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.72, 1,093.08 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.72, 1,093.08 and 295.58 is: 443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.72 : 1,093.08 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.72/1,093.08 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.72x = 1,093.08 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.72x = 323,092.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,092.59/728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.37

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