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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.97, 1,094.01 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.97, 1,094.01 and 296.89 is: 444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.97 : 1,094.01 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.97/1,094.01 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.97x = 1,094.01 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.97x = 324,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,800.63/729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.95

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