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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.67, 1,094.24 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.67, 1,094.24 and 267.32 is: 400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.67 : 1,094.24 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.67/1,094.24 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.67x = 1,094.24 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.67x = 292,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,512.24/729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.88

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