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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.69, 1,094.64 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.69, 1,094.64 and 267.36 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.69 : 1,094.64 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.69/1,094.64 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.69x = 1,094.64 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.69x = 292,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,662.95/729.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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