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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.92, 1,094.88 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.92, 1,094.88 and 267.76 is: 401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.92 : 1,094.88 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.92/1,094.88 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.92x = 1,094.88 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.92x = 293,165.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,165.07/729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.64

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