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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.09, 1,082.49 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.09, 1,082.49 and 259.76 is: 389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.09 : 1,082.49 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.09/1,082.49 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.09x = 1,082.49 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.09x = 281,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,187.60/722.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.41

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