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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.46, 1,092.72 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.46, 1,092.72 and 266.34 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.46 : 1,092.72 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.46/1,092.72 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.46x = 1,092.72 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.46x = 291,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,035.04/728.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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