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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.72, 1,087.26 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.72, 1,087.26 and 211.72 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.72 : 1,087.26 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.72/1,087.26 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.72x = 1,087.26 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.72x = 230,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,194.69/724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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