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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.06, 1,086.09 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.06, 1,086.09 and 261.84 is: 392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.06 : 1,086.09 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.06/1,086.09 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.06x = 1,086.09 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.06x = 284,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,381.81/724.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.76

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