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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726, 1,089.12 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726, 1,089.12 and 213.12 is: 319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726 : 1,089.12 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726/1,089.12 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726x = 1,089.12 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726x = 232,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,113.25/726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.72

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