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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.07, 1,086.12 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.07, 1,086.12 and 261.88 is: 392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.07 : 1,086.12 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.07/1,086.12 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.07x = 1,086.12 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.07x = 284,433.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,433.11/724.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.83

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