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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.31, 1,082.81 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.31, 1,082.81 and 259.98 is: 389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.31 : 1,082.81 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.31/1,082.81 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.31x = 1,082.81 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.31x = 281,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,508.94/722.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.73

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