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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.69, 1,095.87 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.69, 1,095.87 and 268.52 is: 402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.69 : 1,095.87 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.69/1,095.87 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.69x = 1,095.87 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.69x = 294,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,263.19/730.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.72

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