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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,092.96 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,092.96 and 295.92 is: 443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,092.96 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,092.96 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,092.96 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 323,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,428.72/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.73

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