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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.74, 1,085.62 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.74, 1,085.62 and 261.66 is: 392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.74 : 1,085.62 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.74/1,085.62 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.74x = 1,085.62 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.74x = 284,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,063.33/723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.49

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