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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.13, 1,084.01 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.13, 1,084.01 and 260.82 is: 390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.13 : 1,084.01 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.13/1,084.01 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.13x = 1,084.01 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.13x = 282,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,730.18/723.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.98

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