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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.83, 1,094.88 and 242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.83, 1,094.88 and 242.78 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.83 : 1,094.88 = 242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.83/1,094.88 = 242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.83x = 1,094.88 × 242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.83x = 265,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,814.97/729.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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