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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.02, 1,093.53 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.02, 1,093.53 and 209.03 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.02 : 1,093.53 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.02/1,093.53 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.02x = 1,093.53 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.02x = 228,575.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,575.11/729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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