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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.05, 1,086.19 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.05, 1,086.19 and 261.95 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.05 : 1,086.19 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.05/1,086.19 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.05x = 1,086.19 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.05x = 284,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,521.38/724.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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