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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.56, 1,086.72 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.56, 1,086.72 and 211.56 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.56 : 1,086.72 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.56/1,086.72 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.56x = 1,086.72 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.56x = 229,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,906.48/724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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