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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.70, 1,090.50 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.70, 1,090.50 and 293.86 is: 440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.70 : 1,090.50 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.70/1,090.50 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.70x = 1,090.50 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.70x = 320,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,454.33/726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.97

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