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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.95, 1,094.93 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.95, 1,094.93 and 267.72 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.95 : 1,094.93 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.95/1,094.93 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.95x = 1,094.93 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.95x = 293,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,133.32/729.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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