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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.36, 1,092.51 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.36, 1,092.51 and 180.53 is: 270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.36 : 1,092.51 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.36/1,092.51 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.36x = 1,092.51 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.36x = 197,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,229.46/728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.79

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