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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.60, 1,092.89 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.60, 1,092.89 and 266.39 is: 399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.60 : 1,092.89 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.60/1,092.89 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.60x = 1,092.89 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.60x = 291,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,130.17/728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.58

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