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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.58, 1,090.29 and 294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.58, 1,090.29 and 294.10 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.58 : 1,090.29 = 294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.58/1,090.29 = 294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.58x = 1,090.29 × 294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.58x = 320,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,654.29/726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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