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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.82, 1,092.60 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.82, 1,092.60 and 363.72 is: 545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.82 : 1,092.60 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.82/1,092.60 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.82x = 1,092.60 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.82x = 397,400.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,400.47/728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.27

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