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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.58, 1,082.07 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.58, 1,082.07 and 259.22 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.58 : 1,082.07 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.58/1,082.07 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.58x = 1,082.07 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.58x = 280,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,494.19/721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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