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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.26, 1,088.10 and 212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.26, 1,088.10 and 212.26 is: 318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.26 : 1,088.10 = 212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.26/1,088.10 = 212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.26x = 1,088.10 × 212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.26x = 230,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,960.11/725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.45

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