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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.36, 1,094.12 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.36, 1,094.12 and 296.88 is: 445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.36 : 1,094.12 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.36/1,094.12 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.36x = 1,094.12 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.36x = 324,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,822.35/729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.35

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