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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.22, 1,092.07 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.22, 1,092.07 and 265.89 is: 398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.22 : 1,092.07 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.22/1,092.07 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.22x = 1,092.07 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.22x = 290,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,370.49/728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.74

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