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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,092.60 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,092.60 and 296.34 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,092.60 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,092.60 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,092.60 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 323,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,781.08/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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