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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.36, 1,092.64 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.36, 1,092.64 and 266.08 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.36 : 1,092.64 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.36/1,092.64 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.36x = 1,092.64 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.36x = 290,729.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,729.65/728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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