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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.21, 1,084.48 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.21, 1,084.48 and 260.86 is: 391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.21 : 1,084.48 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.21/1,084.48 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.21x = 1,084.48 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.21x = 282,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,896.15/723.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.17

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