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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.53, 1,093.34 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.53, 1,093.34 and 296.45 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.53 : 1,093.34 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.53/1,093.34 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.53x = 1,093.34 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.53x = 324,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,122.64/729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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