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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.84, 1,093.26 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.84, 1,093.26 and 296.04 is: 444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.84 : 1,093.26 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.84/1,093.26 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.84x = 1,093.26 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.84x = 323,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,648.69/728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.06

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