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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.04, 1,086.22 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.04, 1,086.22 and 211 is: 316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.04 : 1,086.22 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.04/1,086.22 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.04x = 1,086.22 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.04x = 229,192.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,192.42/724.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.55

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