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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.72, 1,094.60 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.72, 1,094.60 and 296.88 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.72 : 1,094.60 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.72/1,094.60 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.72x = 1,094.60 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.72x = 324,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,964.85/729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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