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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.72, 1,084.19 and 260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.72, 1,084.19 and 260.69 is: 391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.72 : 1,084.19 = 260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.72/1,084.19 = 260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.72x = 1,084.19 × 260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.72x = 282,630.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,630.77/722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.06

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