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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.96, 1,095.03 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.96, 1,095.03 and 267.69 is: 401.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.96 : 1,095.03 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.96/1,095.03 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.96x = 1,095.03 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.96x = 293,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,128.58/729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.57

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