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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.97, 1,094.92 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.97, 1,094.92 and 243 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.97 : 1,094.92 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.97/1,094.92 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.97x = 1,094.92 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.97x = 266,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,064.95/729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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