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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,094.58 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,094.58 and 296.82 is: 445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,094.58 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,094.58 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,094.58 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 324,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,893.24/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.12

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