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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.96, 1,094.24 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.96, 1,094.24 and 267.50 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.96 : 1,094.24 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.96/1,094.24 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.96x = 1,094.24 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.96x = 292,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,709.20/729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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