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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.11, 1,091.81 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.11, 1,091.81 and 265.56 is: 398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.11 : 1,091.81 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.11/1,091.81 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.11x = 1,091.81 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.11x = 289,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,935.60/728.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.21

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