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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.04, 1,093.72 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.04, 1,093.72 and 266.81 is: 400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.04 : 1,093.72 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.04/1,093.72 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.04x = 1,093.72 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.04x = 291,810.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,810.57/729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.27

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