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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.92, 1,081.32 and 258.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.92, 1,081.32 and 258.67 is: 387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.92 : 1,081.32 = 258.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.92/1,081.32 = 258.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.92x = 1,081.32 × 258.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.92x = 279,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,702.34/720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.98

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