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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.50, 1,089.94 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.50, 1,089.94 and 213.50 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.50 : 1,089.94 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.50/1,089.94 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.50x = 1,089.94 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.50x = 232,702.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,702.19/726.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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