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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.71, 1,084.10 and 260.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.71, 1,084.10 and 260.53 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.71 : 1,084.10 = 260.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.71/1,084.10 = 260.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.71x = 1,084.10 × 260.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.71x = 282,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,444.12/722.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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