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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.21, 1,088.91 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.21, 1,088.91 and 292.86 is: 439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.21 : 1,088.91 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.21/1,088.91 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.21x = 1,088.91 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.21x = 318,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,898.18/726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.13

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