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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.93, 1,081.86 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.93, 1,081.86 and 310.14 is: 465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.93 : 1,081.86 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.93/1,081.86 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.93x = 1,081.86 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.93x = 335,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,528.06/720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.41

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