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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.10, 1,081.64 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.10, 1,081.64 and 258.80 is: 388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.10 : 1,081.64 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.10/1,081.64 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.10x = 1,081.64 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.10x = 279,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,923.67/721.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.19

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