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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,094.82 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,094.82 and 217.24 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,094.82 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,094.82 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,094.82 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 237,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,838.70/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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