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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.93, 1,094.95 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.93, 1,094.95 and 267.71 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.93 : 1,094.95 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.93/1,094.95 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.93x = 1,094.95 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.93x = 293,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,127.67/729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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