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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.93, 1,081.94 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.93, 1,081.94 and 310.56 is: 465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.93 : 1,081.94 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.93/1,081.94 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.93x = 1,081.94 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.93x = 336,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,007.29/721.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.43

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