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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.72, 1,095 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.72, 1,095 and 296.92 is: 445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.72 : 1,095 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.72/1,095 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.72x = 1,095 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.72x = 325,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,127.40/729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.55

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