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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.78, 1,094.72 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.78, 1,094.72 and 242.90 is: 364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.78 : 1,094.72 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.78/1,094.72 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.78x = 1,094.72 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.78x = 265,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,904.91/729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.36

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