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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.29, 1,093.85 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.29, 1,093.85 and 216.25 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.29 : 1,093.85 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.29/1,093.85 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.29x = 1,093.85 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.29x = 236,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,545.06/729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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