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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.96, 1,084.15 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.96, 1,084.15 and 260.58 is: 390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.96 : 1,084.15 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.96/1,084.15 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.96x = 1,084.15 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.96x = 282,502.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,502.39/722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.76

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