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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.47, 1,094.66 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.47, 1,094.66 and 296.63 is: 445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.47 : 1,094.66 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.47/1,094.66 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.47x = 1,094.66 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.47x = 324,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,703.15/729.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.12

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