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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.90, 1,093.06 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.90, 1,093.06 and 358.48 is: 537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.90 : 1,093.06 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.90/1,093.06 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.90x = 1,093.06 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.90x = 391,840.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,840.15/728.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.58

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