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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.55, 1,082.21 and 259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.55, 1,082.21 and 259.26 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.55 : 1,082.21 = 259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.55/1,082.21 = 259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.55x = 1,082.21 × 259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.55x = 280,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,573.76/721.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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