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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.91, 1,094.87 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.91, 1,094.87 and 209.99 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.91 : 1,094.87 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.91/1,094.87 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.91x = 1,094.87 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.91x = 229,906.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,906.90/729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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