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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.49, 1,083.68 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.49, 1,083.68 and 260.19 is: 390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.49 : 1,083.68 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.49/1,083.68 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.49x = 1,083.68 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.49x = 281,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,955.98/722.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.26

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