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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.13, 1,074.67 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.13, 1,074.67 and 260.13 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.13 : 1,074.67 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.13/1,074.67 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.13x = 1,074.67 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.13x = 279,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,547.88/716.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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