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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.05, 1,081.64 and 259.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.05, 1,081.64 and 259.00 is: 388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.05 : 1,081.64 = 259.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.05/1,081.64 = 259.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.05x = 1,081.64 × 259.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.05x = 280,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,149.18/721.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.53

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