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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,093.77 and 358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,093.77 and 358.99 is: 538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,093.77 = 358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,093.77 = 358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,093.77 × 358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 392,649.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,649.76/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.65

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