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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.48, 1,085.30 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.48, 1,085.30 and 210.52 is: 315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.48 : 1,085.30 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.48/1,085.30 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.48x = 1,085.30 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.48x = 228,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,477.36/723.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.80

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