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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.87, 1,094.39 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.87, 1,094.39 and 296.52 is: 444.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.87 : 1,094.39 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.87/1,094.39 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.87x = 1,094.39 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.87x = 324,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,509.26/729.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.61

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