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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.55, 1,081.94 and 310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.55, 1,081.94 and 310.43 is: 465.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.55 : 1,081.94 = 310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.55/1,081.94 = 310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.55x = 1,081.94 × 310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.55x = 335,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,865.08/721.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.48

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