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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.20, 1,084.81 and 261.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.20, 1,084.81 and 261.31 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.20 : 1,084.81 = 261.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.20/1,084.81 = 261.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.20x = 1,084.81 × 261.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.20x = 283,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,471.70/723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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