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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.36, 1,094.09 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.36, 1,094.09 and 242.75 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.36 : 1,094.09 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.36/1,094.09 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.36x = 1,094.09 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.36x = 265,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,590.35/729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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