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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.74, 1,090.02 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.74, 1,090.02 and 293.76 is: 440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.74 : 1,090.02 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.74/1,090.02 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.74x = 1,090.02 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.74x = 320,204.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,204.28/726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.60

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