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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.94, 1,095.09 and 297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.94, 1,095.09 and 297.22 is: 445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.94 : 1,095.09 = 297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.94/1,095.09 = 297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.94x = 1,095.09 × 297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.94x = 325,482.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,482.65/729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.90

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