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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.92, 1,093.70 and 382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.92, 1,093.70 and 382.17 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.92 : 1,093.70 = 382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.92/1,093.70 = 382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.92x = 1,093.70 × 382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.92x = 417,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,981.65/728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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