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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.44, 1,094.22 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.44, 1,094.22 and 235.73 is: 353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.44 : 1,094.22 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.44/1,094.22 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.44x = 1,094.22 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.44x = 257,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,935.01/729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.61

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