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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.20, 1,087.48 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.20, 1,087.48 and 212.08 is: 318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.20 : 1,087.48 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.20/1,087.48 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.20x = 1,087.48 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.20x = 230,632.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,632.76/725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.03

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