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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.56, 1,094.33 and 209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.56, 1,094.33 and 209.57 is: 314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.56 : 1,094.33 = 209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.56/1,094.33 = 209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.56x = 1,094.33 × 209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.56x = 229,338.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,338.77/729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.35

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