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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.66, 1,088.67 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.66, 1,088.67 and 212.66 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.66 : 1,088.67 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.66/1,088.67 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.66x = 1,088.67 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.66x = 231,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,515.50/725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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