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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.63, 1,089.23 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.63, 1,089.23 and 294.09 is: 440.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.63 : 1,089.23 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.63/1,089.23 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.63x = 1,089.23 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.63x = 320,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,330.18/726.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.84

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