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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,089.60 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,089.60 and 293.58 is: 440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,089.60 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,089.60 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,089.60 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 319,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,884.77/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.36

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