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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.40, 1,093.93 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.40, 1,093.93 and 209.40 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.40 : 1,093.93 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.40/1,093.93 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.40x = 1,093.93 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.40x = 229,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,068.94/729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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