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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.47, 1,085.33 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.47, 1,085.33 and 261.29 is: 391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.47 : 1,085.33 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.47/1,085.33 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.47x = 1,085.33 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.47x = 283,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,589.24/723.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.99

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