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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.10, 1,086.67 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.10, 1,086.67 and 261.87 is: 392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.10 : 1,086.67 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.10/1,086.67 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.10x = 1,086.67 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.10x = 284,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,565.64/724.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.99

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