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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.50, 1,094.44 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.50, 1,094.44 and 216.50 is: 324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.50 : 1,094.44 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.50/1,094.44 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.50x = 1,094.44 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.50x = 236,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,946.26/729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.81

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