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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.32, 1,094.12 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.32, 1,094.12 and 296.52 is: 444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.32 : 1,094.12 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.32/1,094.12 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.32x = 1,094.12 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.32x = 324,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,428.46/729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.84

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