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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.53, 1,089.98 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.53, 1,089.98 and 213.53 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.53 : 1,089.98 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.53/1,089.98 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.53x = 1,089.98 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.53x = 232,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,743.43/726.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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