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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.16, 1,090.32 and 294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.16, 1,090.32 and 294.16 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.16 : 1,090.32 = 294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.16/1,090.32 = 294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.16x = 1,090.32 × 294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.16x = 320,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,728.53/726.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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