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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,089.14 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,089.14 and 293.37 is: 439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,089.14 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,089.14 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,089.14 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 319,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,519.53/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.67

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