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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 1,081.88 and 259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 1,081.88 and 259.33 is: 388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 1,081.88 = 259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/1,081.88 = 259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 1,081.88 × 259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 280,560.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,560.63/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.83

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