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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.19, 1,086.21 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.19, 1,086.21 and 204.23 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.19 : 1,086.21 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.19/1,086.21 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.19x = 1,086.21 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.19x = 221,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,839.38/724.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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