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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.82, 1,093.46 and 317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.82, 1,093.46 and 317.75 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.82 : 1,093.46 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.82/1,093.46 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.82x = 1,093.46 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.82x = 347,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,439.86/728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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