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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.40, 1,096.71 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.40, 1,096.71 and 269.06 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.40 : 1,096.71 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.40/1,096.71 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.40x = 1,096.71 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.40x = 295,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,075.31/731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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