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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.62, 1,085.60 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.62, 1,085.60 and 261.44 is: 392.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.62 : 1,085.60 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.62/1,085.60 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.62x = 1,085.60 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.62x = 283,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,819.26/723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.22

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