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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.12, 1,084.90 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.12, 1,084.90 and 210.12 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.12 : 1,084.90 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.12/1,084.90 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.12x = 1,084.90 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.12x = 227,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,959.19/723.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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