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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 1,086.12 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 1,086.12 and 211.02 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 1,086.12 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/1,086.12 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 1,086.12 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 229,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,193.04/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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