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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,093.38 and 382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,093.38 and 382.17 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,093.38 = 382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,093.38 = 382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,093.38 × 382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 417,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,857.03/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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