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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.85, 1,082.87 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.85, 1,082.87 and 259.68 is: 389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.85 : 1,082.87 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.85/1,082.87 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.85x = 1,082.87 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.85x = 281,198.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,198.38/721.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.56

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