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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.96, 1,094.99 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.96, 1,094.99 and 243.08 is: 364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.96 : 1,094.99 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.96/1,094.99 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.96x = 1,094.99 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.96x = 266,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,163.48/729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.63

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