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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.92, 1,093.38 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.92, 1,093.38 and 266.76 is: 400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.92 : 1,093.38 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.92/1,093.38 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.92x = 1,093.38 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.92x = 291,670.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,670.05/728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.14

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