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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.01, 1,089.02 and 293.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.01, 1,089.02 and 293.17 is: 439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.01 : 1,089.02 = 293.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.01/1,089.02 = 293.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.01x = 1,089.02 × 293.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.01x = 319,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,266.53/726.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.76

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