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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.76, 1,082.66 and 310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.76, 1,082.66 and 310.84 is: 466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.76 : 1,082.66 = 310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.76/1,082.66 = 310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.76x = 1,082.66 × 310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.76x = 336,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,534.03/721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.27

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