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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.82, 1,099.06 and 212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.82, 1,099.06 and 212.82 is: 319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.82 : 1,099.06 = 212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.82/1,099.06 = 212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.82x = 1,099.06 × 212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.82x = 233,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,898.67/732.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.18

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