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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.72, 1,094.31 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.72, 1,094.31 and 242.64 is: 363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.72 : 1,094.31 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.72/1,094.31 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.72x = 1,094.31 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.72x = 265,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,523.38/729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.87

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