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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.53, 1,094.42 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.53, 1,094.42 and 236.06 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.53 : 1,094.42 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.53/1,094.42 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.53x = 1,094.42 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.53x = 258,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,352.11/729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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