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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.10, 1,093.48 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.10, 1,093.48 and 266.93 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.10 : 1,093.48 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.10/1,093.48 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.10x = 1,093.48 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.10x = 291,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,882.62/729.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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