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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.62, 1,088.30 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.62, 1,088.30 and 212.50 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.62 : 1,088.30 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.62/1,088.30 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.62x = 1,088.30 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.62x = 231,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,263.75/725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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