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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.63, 1,094.25 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.63, 1,094.25 and 209.52 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.63 : 1,094.25 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.63/1,094.25 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.63x = 1,094.25 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.63x = 229,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,267.26/729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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