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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.93, 1,093.24 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.93, 1,093.24 and 266.93 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.93 : 1,093.24 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.93/1,093.24 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.93x = 1,093.24 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.93x = 291,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,811.75/728.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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