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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.60, 1,093.45 and 296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.60, 1,093.45 and 296.25 is: 443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.60 : 1,093.45 = 296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.60/1,093.45 = 296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.60x = 1,093.45 × 296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.60x = 323,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,934.56/729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.99

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