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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.72, 1,094.54 and 296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.72, 1,094.54 and 296.76 is: 445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.72 : 1,094.54 = 296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.72/1,094.54 = 296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.72x = 1,094.54 × 296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.72x = 324,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,815.69/729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.12

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