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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.94, 1,093.29 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.94, 1,093.29 and 209.01 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.94 : 1,093.29 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.94/1,093.29 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.94x = 1,093.29 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.94x = 228,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,508.54/728.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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