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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.73, 1,093.05 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.73, 1,093.05 and 363.15 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.73 : 1,093.05 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.73/1,093.05 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.73x = 1,093.05 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.73x = 396,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,941.11/728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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