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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.18, 1,094.13 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.18, 1,094.13 and 296.64 is: 445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.18 : 1,094.13 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.18/1,094.13 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.18x = 1,094.13 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.18x = 324,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,562.72/729.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.11

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