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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.82, 1,092.82 and 339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.82, 1,092.82 and 339.07 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.82 : 1,092.82 = 339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.82/1,092.82 = 339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.82x = 1,092.82 × 339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.82x = 370,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,541.78/728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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