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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.10, 1,089.05 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.10, 1,089.05 and 293.16 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.10 : 1,089.05 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.10/1,089.05 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.10x = 1,089.05 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.10x = 319,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,263.18/726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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