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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.24, 1,083.90 and 260.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.24, 1,083.90 and 260.03 is: 390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.24 : 1,083.90 = 260.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.24/1,083.90 = 260.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.24x = 1,083.90 × 260.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.24x = 281,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,841.10/722.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.23

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