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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.18, 1,086.40 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.18, 1,086.40 and 261.94 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.18 : 1,086.40 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.18/1,086.40 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.18x = 1,086.40 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.18x = 284,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,571.62/724.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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