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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.07, 1,093.44 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.07, 1,093.44 and 209.06 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.07 : 1,093.44 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.07/1,093.44 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.07x = 1,093.44 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.07x = 228,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,593.52/729.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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