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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.74, 1,094.69 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.74, 1,094.69 and 267.74 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.74 : 1,094.69 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.74/1,094.69 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.74x = 1,094.69 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.74x = 293,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,087.50/729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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