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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,093.80 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,093.80 and 344.16 is: 516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,093.80 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,093.80 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,093.80 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 376,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,442.21/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.47

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