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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.64, 1,094.62 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.64, 1,094.62 and 236.08 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.64 : 1,094.62 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.64/1,094.62 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.64x = 1,094.62 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.64x = 258,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,416.70/729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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