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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.80, 1,082.79 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.80, 1,082.79 and 259.59 is: 389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.80 : 1,082.79 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.80/1,082.79 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.80x = 1,082.79 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.80x = 281,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,081.46/721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.42

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