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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.29, 1,090.94 and 294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.29, 1,090.94 and 294.46 is: 441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.29 : 1,090.94 = 294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.29/1,090.94 = 294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.29x = 1,090.94 × 294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.29x = 321,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,233.99/727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.69

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