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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.84, 1,092.30 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.84, 1,092.30 and 296.32 is: 444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.84 : 1,092.30 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.84/1,092.30 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.84x = 1,092.30 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.84x = 323,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,670.34/728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.09

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