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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.11, 1,094.22 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.11, 1,094.22 and 267.19 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.11 : 1,094.22 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.11/1,094.22 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.11x = 1,094.22 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.11x = 292,364.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,364.64/729.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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