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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.71, 1,083.94 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.71, 1,083.94 and 260.40 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.71 : 1,083.94 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.71/1,083.94 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.71x = 1,083.94 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.71x = 282,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,257.98/722.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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