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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.30, 1,092.13 and 265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.30, 1,092.13 and 265.93 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.30 : 1,092.13 = 265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.30/1,092.13 = 265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.30x = 1,092.13 × 265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.30x = 290,430.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,430.13/728.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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