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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.14, 1,084.78 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.14, 1,084.78 and 261.20 is: 391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.14 : 1,084.78 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.14/1,084.78 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.14x = 1,084.78 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.14x = 283,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,344.54/723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.83

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