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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,089.99 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,089.99 and 293.82 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,089.99 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,089.99 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,089.99 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 320,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,260.86/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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