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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.44, 1,093.44 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.44, 1,093.44 and 296.88 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.44 : 1,093.44 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.44/1,093.44 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.44x = 1,093.44 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.44x = 324,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,620.47/729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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