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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.76, 1,093.86 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.76, 1,093.86 and 296.04 is: 444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.76 : 1,093.86 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.76/1,093.86 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.76x = 1,093.86 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.76x = 323,826.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,826.31/728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.35

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