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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.21, 1,089.11 and 293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.21, 1,089.11 and 293.27 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.21 : 1,089.11 = 293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.21/1,089.11 = 293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.21x = 1,089.11 × 293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.21x = 319,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,396.38/726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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