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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.92, 1,085.66 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.92, 1,085.66 and 261.64 is: 392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.92 : 1,085.66 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.92/1,085.66 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.92x = 1,085.66 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.92x = 284,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,052.46/723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.38

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