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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.72, 1,093.26 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.72, 1,093.26 and 266.42 is: 399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.72 : 1,093.26 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.72/1,093.26 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.72x = 1,093.26 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.72x = 291,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,266.33/728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.70

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