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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.05, 1,083.21 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.05, 1,083.21 and 260.11 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.05 : 1,083.21 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.05/1,083.21 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.05x = 1,083.21 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.05x = 281,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,753.75/722.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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