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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.22, 1,086.51 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.22, 1,086.51 and 211.22 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.22 : 1,086.51 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.22/1,086.51 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.22x = 1,086.51 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.22x = 229,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,495.36/724.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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