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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.51, 1,093.92 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.51, 1,093.92 and 267.17 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.51 : 1,093.92 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.51/1,093.92 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.51x = 1,093.92 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.51x = 292,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,257.14/729.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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