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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.46, 1,093.95 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.46, 1,093.95 and 267.16 is: 400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.46 : 1,093.95 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.46/1,093.95 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.46x = 1,093.95 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.46x = 292,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,259.68/729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.65

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