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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.10, 1,091.98 and 265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.10, 1,091.98 and 265.93 is: 398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.10 : 1,091.98 = 265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.10/1,091.98 = 265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.10x = 1,091.98 × 265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.10x = 290,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,390.24/728.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.83

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