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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.01, 1,081.62 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.01, 1,081.62 and 258.66 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.01 : 1,081.62 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.01/1,081.62 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.01x = 1,081.62 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.01x = 279,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,771.83/721.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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