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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.34, 1,092.18 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.34, 1,092.18 and 266.04 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.34 : 1,092.18 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.34/1,092.18 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.34x = 1,092.18 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.34x = 290,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,563.57/728.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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