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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.42, 1,094.10 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.42, 1,094.10 and 296.58 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.42 : 1,094.10 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.42/1,094.10 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.42x = 1,094.10 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.42x = 324,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,488.18/729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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