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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.95, 1,094.96 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.95, 1,094.96 and 209.90 is: 314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.95 : 1,094.96 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.95/1,094.96 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.95x = 1,094.96 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.95x = 229,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,825.58/729.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.85

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