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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.68, 1,090.59 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.68, 1,090.59 and 294.14 is: 441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.68 : 1,090.59 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.68/1,090.59 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.68x = 1,090.59 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.68x = 320,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,786.14/726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.44

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