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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.22, 1,081.50 and 259.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.22, 1,081.50 and 259.01 is: 388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.22 : 1,081.50 = 259.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.22/1,081.50 = 259.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.22x = 1,081.50 × 259.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.22x = 280,113.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,113.91/721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.39

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