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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.64, 1,085.24 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.64, 1,085.24 and 261.36 is: 391.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.64 : 1,085.24 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.64/1,085.24 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.64x = 1,085.24 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.64x = 283,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,637.02/723.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.96

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