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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.06, 1,080.98 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.06, 1,080.98 and 258.56 is: 387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.06 : 1,080.98 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.06/1,080.98 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.06x = 1,080.98 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.06x = 279,498.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,498.19/721.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.62

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