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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.80, 1,085.42 and 261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.80, 1,085.42 and 261.46 is: 392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.80 : 1,085.42 = 261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.80/1,085.42 = 261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.80x = 1,085.42 × 261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.80x = 283,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,789.89/723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.09

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