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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.38, 1,083.78 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.38, 1,083.78 and 260.15 is: 390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.38 : 1,083.78 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.38/1,083.78 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.38x = 1,083.78 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.38x = 281,938.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,938.97/722.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.29

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