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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.68, 1,093.08 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.68, 1,093.08 and 266.27 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.68 : 1,093.08 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.68/1,093.08 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.68x = 1,093.08 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.68x = 291,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,054.41/728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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