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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.64, 1,094.55 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.64, 1,094.55 and 296.70 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.64 : 1,094.55 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.64/1,094.55 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.64x = 1,094.55 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.64x = 324,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,752.99/729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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