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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.30, 1,092.63 and 266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.30, 1,092.63 and 266.33 is: 399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.30 : 1,092.63 = 266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.30/1,092.63 = 266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.30x = 1,092.63 × 266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.30x = 291,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,000.15/728.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.56

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