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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.69, 1,094.72 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.69, 1,094.72 and 296.97 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.69 : 1,094.72 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.69/1,094.72 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.69x = 1,094.72 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.69x = 325,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,097.51/729.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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