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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.88, 1,082.64 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.88, 1,082.64 and 259.52 is: 389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.88 : 1,082.64 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.88/1,082.64 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.88x = 1,082.64 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.88x = 280,966.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,966.73/721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.22

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