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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.25, 1,094.42 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.25, 1,094.42 and 267.46 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.25 : 1,094.42 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.25/1,094.42 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.25x = 1,094.42 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.25x = 292,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,711.51/729.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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