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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.03, 1,089.14 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.03, 1,089.14 and 293.09 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.03 : 1,089.14 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.03/1,089.14 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.03x = 1,089.14 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.03x = 319,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,209.13/726.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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