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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.13, 1,086.19 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.13, 1,086.19 and 211.13 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.13 : 1,086.19 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.13/1,086.19 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.13x = 1,086.19 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.13x = 229,321.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,321.86/724.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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