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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.62, 1,085.20 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.62, 1,085.20 and 261.27 is: 391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.62 : 1,085.20 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.62/1,085.20 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.62x = 1,085.20 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.62x = 283,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,529.55/723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.82

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