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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.70, 1,089.78 and 293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.70, 1,089.78 and 293.71 is: 440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.70 : 1,089.78 = 293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.70/1,089.78 = 293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.70x = 1,089.78 × 293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.70x = 320,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,079.28/726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.46

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