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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,092.02 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,092.02 and 265.90 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,092.02 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,092.02 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,092.02 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 290,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,368.12/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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