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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.82, 1,094.71 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.82, 1,094.71 and 243.22 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.82 : 1,094.71 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.82/1,094.71 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.82x = 1,094.71 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.82x = 266,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,255.37/729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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