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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 1,082.43 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 1,082.43 and 259.38 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 1,082.43 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/1,082.43 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 1,082.43 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 280,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,760.69/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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