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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.21, 1,093.82 and 296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.21, 1,093.82 and 296.40 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.21 : 1,093.82 = 296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.21/1,093.82 = 296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.21x = 1,093.82 × 296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.21x = 324,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,206.77/729.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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