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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.95, 1,090.59 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.95, 1,090.59 and 213.95 is: 320.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.95 : 1,090.59 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.95/1,090.59 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.95x = 1,090.59 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.95x = 233,326.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,326.28/726.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.97

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