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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.58, 1,085.11 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.58, 1,085.11 and 261.24 is: 391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.58 : 1,085.11 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.58/1,085.11 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.58x = 1,085.11 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.58x = 283,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,469.41/723.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.76

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