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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.41, 1,094.11 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.41, 1,094.11 and 296.56 is: 444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.41 : 1,094.11 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.41/1,094.11 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.41x = 1,094.11 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.41x = 324,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,469.26/729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.84

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