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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.54, 1,086.98 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.54, 1,086.98 and 211.50 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.54 : 1,086.98 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.54/1,086.98 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.54x = 1,086.98 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.54x = 229,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,896.27/724.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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