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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.15, 1,089.71 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.15, 1,089.71 and 293.34 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.15 : 1,089.71 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.15/1,089.71 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.15x = 1,089.71 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.15x = 319,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,655.53/726.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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