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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,092.48 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,092.48 and 363.60 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,092.48 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,092.48 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,092.48 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 397,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,225.73/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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