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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.62, 1,094.99 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.62, 1,094.99 and 267.84 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.62 : 1,094.99 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.62/1,094.99 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.62x = 1,094.99 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.62x = 293,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,280.78/729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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