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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.46, 1,085.28 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.46, 1,085.28 and 261.18 is: 391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.46 : 1,085.28 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.46/1,085.28 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.46x = 1,085.28 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.46x = 283,453.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,453.43/723.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.80

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