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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724, 1,086.04 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724, 1,086.04 and 211.04 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724 : 1,086.04 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724/1,086.04 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724x = 1,086.04 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724x = 229,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,197.88/724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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