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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,090.12 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,090.12 and 213.76 is: 320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,090.12 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,090.12 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,090.12 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 233,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,024.05/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.65

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