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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.75, 1,095.81 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.75, 1,095.81 and 268.39 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.75 : 1,095.81 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.75/1,095.81 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.75x = 1,095.81 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.75x = 294,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,104.45/730.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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