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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,092.50 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,092.50 and 295.89 is: 443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,092.50 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,092.50 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,092.50 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 323,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,258.35/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.45

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