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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.77, 1,093.32 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.77, 1,093.32 and 266.55 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.77 : 1,093.32 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.77/1,093.32 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.77x = 1,093.32 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.77x = 291,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,417.65/728.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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