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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.26, 1,089.56 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.26, 1,089.56 and 213.26 is: 319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.26 : 1,089.56 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.26/1,089.56 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.26x = 1,089.56 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.26x = 232,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,359.57/726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.94

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