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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.78, 1,083.02 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.78, 1,083.02 and 310.80 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.78 : 1,083.02 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.78/1,083.02 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.78x = 1,083.02 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.78x = 336,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,602.62/721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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