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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.16, 1,093.08 and 266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.16, 1,093.08 and 266.84 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.16 : 1,093.08 = 266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.16/1,093.08 = 266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.16x = 1,093.08 × 266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.16x = 291,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,677.47/729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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