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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.80, 1,091.02 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.80, 1,091.02 and 294.26 is: 441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.80 : 1,091.02 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.80/1,091.02 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.80x = 1,091.02 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.80x = 321,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,043.55/726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.72

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