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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.38, 1,082.06 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.38, 1,082.06 and 173.56 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.38 : 1,082.06 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.38/1,082.06 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.38x = 1,082.06 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.38x = 187,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,802.42/721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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