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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.50, 1,082.73 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.50, 1,082.73 and 265.50 is: 398.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.50 : 1,082.73 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.50/1,082.73 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.50x = 1,082.73 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.50x = 287,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,464.82/721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.43

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