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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.84, 1,082.76 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.84, 1,082.76 and 174.02 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.84 : 1,082.76 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.84/1,082.76 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.84x = 1,082.76 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.84x = 188,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,425.82/721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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