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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.84, 1,095.60 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.84, 1,095.60 and 268.29 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.84 : 1,095.60 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.84/1,095.60 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.84x = 1,095.60 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.84x = 293,938.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,938.52/730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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