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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,092.28 and 266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,092.28 and 266.30 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,092.28 = 266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,092.28 = 266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,092.28 × 266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 290,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,874.16/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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