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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.34, 1,089.70 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.34, 1,089.70 and 213.34 is: 320.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.34 : 1,089.70 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.34/1,089.70 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.34x = 1,089.70 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.34x = 232,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,476.60/726.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.07

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