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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.95, 1,082.94 and 260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.95, 1,082.94 and 260.06 is: 390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.95 : 1,082.94 = 260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.95/1,082.94 = 260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.95x = 1,082.94 × 260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.95x = 281,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,628.08/721.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.09

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