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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.22, 1,088.38 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.22, 1,088.38 and 292.88 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.22 : 1,088.38 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.22/1,088.38 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.22x = 1,088.38 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.22x = 318,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,764.73/726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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