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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.82, 1,092.91 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.82, 1,092.91 and 272.50 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.82 : 1,092.91 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.82/1,092.91 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.82x = 1,092.91 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.82x = 297,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,817.98/728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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