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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 1,084.00 and 260.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 1,084.00 and 260.68 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 1,084.00 = 260.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/1,084.00 = 260.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 1,084.00 × 260.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 282,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,570.40/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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