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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.73, 1,097.13 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.73, 1,097.13 and 269.43 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.73 : 1,097.13 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.73/1,097.13 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.73x = 1,097.13 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.73x = 295,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,599.74/731.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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