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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.35, 1,086.70 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.35, 1,086.70 and 211.35 is: 317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.35 : 1,086.70 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.35/1,086.70 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.35x = 1,086.70 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.35x = 229,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,674.05/724.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.08

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