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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.82, 1,096.25 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.82, 1,096.25 and 268.71 is: 403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.82 : 1,096.25 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.82/1,096.25 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.82x = 1,096.25 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.82x = 294,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,571.99/730.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.07

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