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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.77, 1,093.08 and 317.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.77, 1,093.08 and 317.83 is: 476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.77 : 1,093.08 = 317.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.77/1,093.08 = 317.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.77x = 1,093.08 × 317.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.77x = 347,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,413.62/728.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.71

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