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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.79, 1,092.51 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.79, 1,092.51 and 266.46 is: 399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.79 : 1,092.51 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.79/1,092.51 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.79x = 1,092.51 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.79x = 291,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,110.21/728.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.44

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