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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.13, 1,093.86 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.13, 1,093.86 and 235.54 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.13 : 1,093.86 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.13/1,093.86 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.13x = 1,093.86 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.13x = 257,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,645.05/729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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