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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.87, 1,094.69 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.87, 1,094.69 and 216.75 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.87 : 1,094.69 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.87/1,094.69 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.87x = 1,094.69 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.87x = 237,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,272.97/729.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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