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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.12, 1,093.12 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.12, 1,093.12 and 295.84 is: 443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.12 : 1,093.12 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.12/1,093.12 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.12x = 1,093.12 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.12x = 323,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,388.62/729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.53

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