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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.03, 1,086.06 and 261.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.03, 1,086.06 and 261.85 is: 392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.03 : 1,086.06 = 261.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.03/1,086.06 = 261.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.03x = 1,086.06 × 261.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.03x = 284,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,384.81/724.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.78

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