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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.94, 1,094.79 and 210.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.94, 1,094.79 and 210.01 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.94 : 1,094.79 = 210.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.94/1,094.79 = 210.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.94x = 1,094.79 × 210.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.94x = 229,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,916.85/729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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