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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.25, 1,089.60 and 213.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.25, 1,089.60 and 213.25 is: 319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.25 : 1,089.60 = 213.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.25/1,089.60 = 213.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.25x = 1,089.60 × 213.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.25x = 232,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,357.20/726.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.94

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