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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 1,082.11 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 1,082.11 and 310.23 is: 465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 1,082.11 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/1,082.11 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 1,082.11 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 335,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,702.79/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.25

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