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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,093.32 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,093.32 and 216.24 is: 324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,093.32 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,093.32 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,093.32 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 236,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,419.52/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.36

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