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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,093.50 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,093.50 and 266.78 is: 400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,093.50 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,093.50 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,093.50 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 291,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,723.93/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.17

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