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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.82, 1,091.01 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.82, 1,091.01 and 294.26 is: 441.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.82 : 1,091.01 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.82/1,091.01 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.82x = 1,091.01 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.82x = 321,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,040.60/726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.71

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