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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.41, 1,092.61 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.41, 1,092.61 and 180.60 is: 270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.41 : 1,092.61 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.41/1,092.61 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.41x = 1,092.61 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.41x = 197,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,323.16/728.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.90

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