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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.35, 1,094.09 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.35, 1,094.09 and 209.35 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.35 : 1,094.09 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.35/1,094.09 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.35x = 1,094.09 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.35x = 229,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,046.69/729.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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