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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,093.32 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,093.32 and 290.43 is: 435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,093.32 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,093.32 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,093.32 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 317,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,532.93/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.60

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