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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.76, 1,090.58 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.76, 1,090.58 and 293.88 is: 441.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.76 : 1,090.58 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.76/1,090.58 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.76x = 1,090.58 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.76x = 320,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,499.65/726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.00

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