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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.60, 1,094.55 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.60, 1,094.55 and 236.03 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.60 : 1,094.55 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.60/1,094.55 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.60x = 1,094.55 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.60x = 258,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,345.46/729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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