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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.76, 1,090.29 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.76, 1,090.29 and 293.92 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.76 : 1,090.29 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.76/1,090.29 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.76x = 1,090.29 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.76x = 320,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,456.41/726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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