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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.82, 1,093.38 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.82, 1,093.38 and 296.01 is: 444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.82 : 1,093.38 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.82/1,093.38 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.82x = 1,093.38 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.82x = 323,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,651.41/728.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.08

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