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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.58, 1,093.02 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.58, 1,093.02 and 266.22 is: 399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.58 : 1,093.02 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.58/1,093.02 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.58x = 1,093.02 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.58x = 290,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,983.78/728.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.38

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