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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.85, 1,084.17 and 260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.85, 1,084.17 and 260.61 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.85 : 1,084.17 = 260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.85/1,084.17 = 260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.85x = 1,084.17 × 260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.85x = 282,545.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,545.54/722.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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