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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.05, 1,097.76 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.05, 1,097.76 and 269.64 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.05 : 1,097.76 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.05/1,097.76 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.05x = 1,097.76 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.05x = 296,000.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,000.01/732.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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