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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.51, 1,094.28 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.51, 1,094.28 and 216.51 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.51 : 1,094.28 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.51/1,094.28 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.51x = 1,094.28 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.51x = 236,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,921.48/729.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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