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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.84, 1,089.30 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.84, 1,089.30 and 294.32 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.84 : 1,089.30 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.84/1,089.30 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.84x = 1,089.30 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.84x = 320,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,602.78/726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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