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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.88, 1,082.94 and 259.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.88, 1,082.94 and 259.82 is: 389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.88 : 1,082.94 = 259.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.88/1,082.94 = 259.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.88x = 1,082.94 × 259.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.88x = 281,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,369.47/721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.77

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