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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.34, 1,082.11 and 258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.34, 1,082.11 and 258.97 is: 388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.34 : 1,082.11 = 258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.34/1,082.11 = 258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.34x = 1,082.11 × 258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.34x = 280,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,234.03/721.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.49

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