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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.05, 1,092.04 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.05, 1,092.04 and 180.22 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.05 : 1,092.04 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.05/1,092.04 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.05x = 1,092.04 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.05x = 196,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,802.44/728.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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