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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.94, 1,090.68 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.94, 1,090.68 and 294.22 is: 441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.94 : 1,090.68 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.94/1,090.68 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.94x = 1,090.68 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.94x = 320,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,899.87/726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.44

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