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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.18, 1,093.77 and 296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.18, 1,093.77 and 296.10 is: 444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.18 : 1,093.77 = 296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.18/1,093.77 = 296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.18x = 1,093.77 × 296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.18x = 323,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,865.30/729.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.15

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