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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.05, 1,091.76 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.05, 1,091.76 and 265.68 is: 398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.05 : 1,091.76 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.05/1,091.76 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.05x = 1,091.76 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.05x = 290,058.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,058.80/728.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.41

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