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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.93, 1,089.10 and 293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.93, 1,089.10 and 293.39 is: 440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.93 : 1,089.10 = 293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.93/1,089.10 = 293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.93x = 1,089.10 × 293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.93x = 319,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,531.05/725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.17

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