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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.39, 1,092.69 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.39, 1,092.69 and 266.09 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.39 : 1,092.69 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.39/1,092.69 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.39x = 1,092.69 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.39x = 290,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,748.42/728.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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