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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.89, 1,090.33 and 294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.89, 1,090.33 and 294.35 is: 441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.89 : 1,090.33 = 294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.89/1,090.33 = 294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.89x = 1,090.33 × 294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.89x = 320,935.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,935.17/726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.52

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