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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.33, 1,093.67 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.33, 1,093.67 and 209.22 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.33 : 1,093.67 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.33/1,093.67 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.33x = 1,093.67 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.33x = 228,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,813.06/729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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