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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.46, 1,083.69 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.46, 1,083.69 and 260.22 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.46 : 1,083.69 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.46/1,083.69 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.46x = 1,083.69 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.46x = 281,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,992.39/722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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