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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.79, 1,094.35 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.79, 1,094.35 and 267.25 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.79 : 1,094.35 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.79/1,094.35 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.79x = 1,094.35 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.79x = 292,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,465.04/729.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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