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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.31, 1,094.66 and 267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.31, 1,094.66 and 267.53 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.31 : 1,094.66 = 267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.31/1,094.66 = 267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.31x = 1,094.66 × 267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.31x = 292,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,853.05/729.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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