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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.84, 1,093.08 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.84, 1,093.08 and 215.84 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.84 : 1,093.08 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.84/1,093.08 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.84x = 1,093.08 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.84x = 235,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,930.39/728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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