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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.68, 1,093.56 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.68, 1,093.56 and 296.14 is: 444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.68 : 1,093.56 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.68/1,093.56 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.68x = 1,093.56 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.68x = 323,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,846.86/728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.43

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