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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.88, 1,084.32 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.88, 1,084.32 and 210.24 is: 315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.88 : 1,084.32 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.88/1,084.32 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.88x = 1,084.32 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.88x = 227,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,967.44/722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.36

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