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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,092.03 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,092.03 and 265.69 is: 398.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,092.03 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,092.03 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,092.03 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 290,141.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,141.45/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.57

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