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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.18, 1,084.77 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.18, 1,084.77 and 210.18 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.18 : 1,084.77 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.18/1,084.77 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.18x = 1,084.77 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.18x = 227,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,996.96/723.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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