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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.65, 1,085.29 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.65, 1,085.29 and 261.34 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.65 : 1,085.29 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.65/1,085.29 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.65x = 1,085.29 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.65x = 283,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,626.32/723.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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