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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 1,084.08 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 1,084.08 and 260.64 is: 390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 1,084.08 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/1,084.08 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 1,084.08 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 282,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,554.61/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.79

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