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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,092.59 and 338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,092.59 and 338.45 is: 507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,092.59 = 338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,092.59 = 338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,092.59 × 338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 369,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,779.93/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.26

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