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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.25, 1,085.06 and 210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.25, 1,085.06 and 210.25 is: 315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.25 : 1,085.06 = 210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.25/1,085.06 = 210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.25x = 1,085.06 × 210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.25x = 228,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,133.87/723.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.43

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