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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.52, 1,082.32 and 259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.52, 1,082.32 and 259.35 is: 389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.52 : 1,082.32 = 259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.52/1,082.32 = 259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.52x = 1,082.32 × 259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.52x = 280,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,694.28/721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.03

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