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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.95, 1,084.24 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.95, 1,084.24 and 260.64 is: 390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.95 : 1,084.24 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.95/1,084.24 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.95x = 1,084.24 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.95x = 282,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,598.22/722.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.90

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