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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.75, 1,094.31 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.75, 1,094.31 and 267.39 is: 400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.75 : 1,094.31 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.75/1,094.31 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.75x = 1,094.31 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.75x = 292,607.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,607.55/729.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.97

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