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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.87, 1,092.71 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.87, 1,092.71 and 363.44 is: 544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.87 : 1,092.71 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.87/1,092.71 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.87x = 1,092.71 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.87x = 397,127.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,127.24/728.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.86

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