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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,093.39 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,093.39 and 290.28 is: 435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,093.39 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,093.39 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,093.39 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 317,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,392.22/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.40

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