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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.22, 1,081.56 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.22, 1,081.56 and 258.87 is: 388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.22 : 1,081.56 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.22/1,081.56 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.22x = 1,081.56 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.22x = 279,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,982.14/721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.21

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