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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.04, 1,090.14 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.04, 1,090.14 and 294.04 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.04 : 1,090.14 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.04/1,090.14 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.04x = 1,090.14 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.04x = 320,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,544.77/726.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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