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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.79, 1,085.45 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.79, 1,085.45 and 261.63 is: 392.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.79 : 1,085.45 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.79/1,085.45 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.79x = 1,085.45 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.79x = 283,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,986.45/723.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.36

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