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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.08, 1,084.96 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.08, 1,084.96 and 261.19 is: 391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.08 : 1,084.96 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.08/1,084.96 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.08x = 1,084.96 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.08x = 283,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,376.71/723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.90

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