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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.81, 1,095.26 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.81, 1,095.26 and 267.87 is: 402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.81 : 1,095.26 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.81/1,095.26 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.81x = 1,095.26 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.81x = 293,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,390.06/729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.01

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