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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.92, 1,090.38 and 213.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.92, 1,090.38 and 213.92 is: 320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.92 : 1,090.38 = 213.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.92/1,090.38 = 213.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.92x = 1,090.38 × 213.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.92x = 233,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,254.09/726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.88

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