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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.84, 1,083.96 and 260.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.84, 1,083.96 and 260.45 is: 390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.84 : 1,083.96 = 260.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.84/1,083.96 = 260.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.84x = 1,083.96 × 260.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.84x = 282,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,317.00/722.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.57

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