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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.18, 1,082.36 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.18, 1,082.36 and 310.83 is: 465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.18 : 1,082.36 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.18/1,082.36 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.18x = 1,082.36 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.18x = 336,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,428.40/722.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.85

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