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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.19, 1,097.94 and 269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.19, 1,097.94 and 269.95 is: 404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.19 : 1,097.94 = 269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.19/1,097.94 = 269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.19x = 1,097.94 × 269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.19x = 296,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,385.76/732.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.80

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