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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,093.59 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,093.59 and 266.70 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,093.59 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,093.59 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,093.59 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 291,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,660.45/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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