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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.53, 1,082.52 and 259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.53, 1,082.52 and 259.29 is: 389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.53 : 1,082.52 = 259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.53/1,082.52 = 259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.53x = 1,082.52 × 259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.53x = 280,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,686.61/721.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.02

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