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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.12, 1,081.66 and 258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.12, 1,081.66 and 258.77 is: 388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.12 : 1,081.66 = 258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.12/1,081.66 = 258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.12x = 1,081.66 × 258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.12x = 279,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,901.16/721.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.15

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