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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.44, 1,089.66 and 213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.44, 1,089.66 and 213.56 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.44 : 1,089.66 = 213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.44/1,089.66 = 213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.44x = 1,089.66 × 213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.44x = 232,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,707.79/726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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