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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.50, 1,083.93 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.50, 1,083.93 and 209.50 is: 314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.50 : 1,083.93 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.50/1,083.93 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.50x = 1,083.93 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.50x = 227,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,083.34/722.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.30

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