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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.94, 1,082.91 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.94, 1,082.91 and 174.12 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.94 : 1,082.91 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.94/1,082.91 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.94x = 1,082.91 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.94x = 188,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,557.99/721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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