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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.66, 1,081.76 and 259.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.66, 1,081.76 and 259.06 is: 388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.66 : 1,081.76 = 259.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.66/1,081.76 = 259.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.66x = 1,081.76 × 259.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.66x = 280,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,240.75/721.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.33

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