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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.90, 1,094.94 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.90, 1,094.94 and 297 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.90 : 1,094.94 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.90/1,094.94 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.90x = 1,094.94 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.90x = 325,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,197.18/729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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