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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.43, 1,085.36 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.43, 1,085.36 and 261.92 is: 392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.43 : 1,085.36 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.43/1,085.36 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.43x = 1,085.36 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.43x = 284,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,278.89/724.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.42

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