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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.25, 1,086.56 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.25, 1,086.56 and 211.25 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.25 : 1,086.56 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.25/1,086.56 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.25x = 1,086.56 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.25x = 229,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,535.80/724.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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