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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.81, 1,085.40 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.81, 1,085.40 and 261.54 is: 392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.81 : 1,085.40 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.81/1,085.40 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.81x = 1,085.40 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.81x = 283,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,875.52/723.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.20

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