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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.90, 1,093.96 and 296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.90, 1,093.96 and 296.36 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.90 : 1,093.96 = 296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.90/1,093.96 = 296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.90x = 1,093.96 × 296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.90x = 324,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,203.32/728.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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