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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 1,086.41 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 1,086.41 and 261.90 is: 392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 1,086.41 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/1,086.41 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 1,086.41 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 284,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,531.43/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.92

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