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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.92, 1,090.62 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.92, 1,090.62 and 294.20 is: 441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.92 : 1,090.62 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.92/1,090.62 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.92x = 1,090.62 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.92x = 320,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,860.40/726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.40

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