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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.66, 1,094.14 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.66, 1,094.14 and 242.55 is: 363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.66 : 1,094.14 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.66/1,094.14 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.66x = 1,094.14 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.66x = 265,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,383.66/729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.71

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