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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.60, 1,094.49 and 235.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.60, 1,094.49 and 235.95 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.60 : 1,094.49 = 235.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.60/1,094.49 = 235.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.60x = 1,094.49 × 235.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.60x = 258,244.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,244.92/729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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