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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.62, 1,086.81 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.62, 1,086.81 and 211.50 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.62 : 1,086.81 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.62/1,086.81 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.62x = 1,086.81 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.62x = 229,860.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,860.32/724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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