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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.83, 1,085.48 and 261.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.83, 1,085.48 and 261.49 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.83 : 1,085.48 = 261.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.83/1,085.48 = 261.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.83x = 1,085.48 × 261.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.83x = 283,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,840.11/723.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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