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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.69, 1,094.43 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.69, 1,094.43 and 242.76 is: 364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.69 : 1,094.43 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.69/1,094.43 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.69x = 1,094.43 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.69x = 265,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,683.83/729.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.11

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