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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.93, 1,094.96 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.93, 1,094.96 and 216.93 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.93 : 1,094.96 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.93/1,094.96 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.93x = 1,094.96 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.93x = 237,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,528.59/729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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