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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.10, 1,092.70 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.10, 1,092.70 and 296.02 is: 443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.10 : 1,092.70 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.10/1,092.70 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.10x = 1,092.70 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.10x = 323,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,454.85/729.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.64

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