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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.86, 1,083.20 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.86, 1,083.20 and 311.40 is: 467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.86 : 1,083.20 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.86/1,083.20 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.86x = 1,083.20 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.86x = 337,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,306.92/721.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.27

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