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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.50, 1,088.46 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.50, 1,088.46 and 212.50 is: 318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.50 : 1,088.46 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.50/1,088.46 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.50x = 1,088.46 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.50x = 231,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,297.75/725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.81

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