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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.90, 1,093.75 and 344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.90, 1,093.75 and 344.14 is: 516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.90 : 1,093.75 = 344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.90/1,093.75 = 344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.90x = 1,093.75 × 344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.90x = 376,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,403.13/728.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.40

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