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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.48, 1,089.67 and 293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.48, 1,089.67 and 293.33 is: 439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.48 : 1,089.67 = 293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.48/1,089.67 = 293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.48x = 1,089.67 × 293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.48x = 319,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,632.90/726.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.97

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