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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.26, 1,081.80 and 310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.26, 1,081.80 and 310.40 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.26 : 1,081.80 = 310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.26/1,081.80 = 310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.26x = 1,081.80 × 310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.26x = 335,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,790.72/721.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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