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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.57, 1,085.44 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.57, 1,085.44 and 261.22 is: 391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.57 : 1,085.44 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.57/1,085.44 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.57x = 1,085.44 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.57x = 283,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,538.64/723.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.86

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