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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.45, 1,094.07 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.45, 1,094.07 and 209.49 is: 314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.45 : 1,094.07 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.45/1,094.07 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.45x = 1,094.07 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.45x = 229,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,196.72/729.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.20

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