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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.39, 1,094.18 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.39, 1,094.18 and 296.45 is: 444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.39 : 1,094.18 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.39/1,094.18 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.39x = 1,094.18 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.39x = 324,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,362.71/729.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.70

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