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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.34, 1,096.33 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.34, 1,096.33 and 268.86 is: 403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.34 : 1,096.33 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.34/1,096.33 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.34x = 1,096.33 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.34x = 294,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,762.02/731.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.05

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