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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.61, 1,085.53 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.61, 1,085.53 and 261.50 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.61 : 1,085.53 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.61/1,085.53 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.61x = 1,085.53 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.61x = 283,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,868.16/723.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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