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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.52, 1,089.86 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.52, 1,089.86 and 213.52 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.52 : 1,089.86 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.52/1,089.86 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.52x = 1,089.86 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.52x = 232,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,706.91/726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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