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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.72, 1,094.74 and 242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.72, 1,094.74 and 242.78 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.72 : 1,094.74 = 242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.72/1,094.74 = 242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.72x = 1,094.74 × 242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.72x = 265,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,780.98/729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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