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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.93, 1,092.79 and 339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.93, 1,092.79 and 339.17 is: 508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.93 : 1,092.79 = 339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.93/1,092.79 = 339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.93x = 1,092.79 × 339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.93x = 370,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,642.69/728.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.48

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