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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.26, 1,089.39 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.26, 1,089.39 and 293.72 is: 440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.26 : 1,089.39 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.26/1,089.39 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.26x = 1,089.39 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.26x = 319,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,976.59/726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.58

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