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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.12, 1,088.78 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.12, 1,088.78 and 293.16 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.12 : 1,088.78 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.12/1,088.78 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.12x = 1,088.78 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.12x = 319,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,186.74/726.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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