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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.58, 1,094.10 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.58, 1,094.10 and 235.96 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.58 : 1,094.10 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.58/1,094.10 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.58x = 1,094.10 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.58x = 258,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,167.03/729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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