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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,094.80 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,094.80 and 242.80 is: 364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,094.80 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,094.80 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,094.80 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 265,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,817.44/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.29

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