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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.91, 1,094.96 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.91, 1,094.96 and 267.74 is: 401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.91 : 1,094.96 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.91/1,094.96 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.91x = 1,094.96 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.91x = 293,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,164.59/729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.64

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