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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.73, 1,090.26 and 213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.73, 1,090.26 and 213.73 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.73 : 1,090.26 = 213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.73/1,090.26 = 213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.73x = 1,090.26 × 213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.73x = 233,021.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,021.27/726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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