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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.81, 1,093.67 and 377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.81, 1,093.67 and 377.45 is: 566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.81 : 1,093.67 = 377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.81/1,093.67 = 377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.81x = 1,093.67 × 377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.81x = 412,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,798.39/728.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.40

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