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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.96, 1,090.88 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.96, 1,090.88 and 294.12 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.96 : 1,090.88 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.96/1,090.88 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.96x = 1,090.88 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.96x = 320,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,849.63/726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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