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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.91, 1,084.08 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.91, 1,084.08 and 260.55 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.91 : 1,084.08 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.91/1,084.08 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.91x = 1,084.08 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.91x = 282,458.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,458.02/722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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