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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,093.56 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,093.56 and 266.64 is: 400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,093.56 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,093.56 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,093.56 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 291,586.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,586.84/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.05

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