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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.82, 1,093.23 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.82, 1,093.23 and 215.82 is: 323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.82 : 1,093.23 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.82/1,093.23 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.82x = 1,093.23 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.82x = 235,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,940.90/728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.73

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