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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.84, 1,082.64 and 259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.84, 1,082.64 and 259.55 is: 389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.84 : 1,082.64 = 259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.84/1,082.64 = 259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.84x = 1,082.64 × 259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.84x = 280,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,999.21/721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.28

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