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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.05, 1,084.71 and 261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.05, 1,084.71 and 261.11 is: 391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.05 : 1,084.71 = 261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.05/1,084.71 = 261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.05x = 1,084.71 × 261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.05x = 283,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,228.63/723.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.71

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