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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,094.46 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,094.46 and 296.92 is: 445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,094.46 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,094.46 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,094.46 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 324,967.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,967.06/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.23

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