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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.08, 1,093.63 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.08, 1,093.63 and 209.08 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.08 : 1,093.63 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.08/1,093.63 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.08x = 1,093.63 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.08x = 228,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,655.12/729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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