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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.21, 1,083.62 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.21, 1,083.62 and 311.24 is: 467.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.21 : 1,083.62 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.21/1,083.62 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.21x = 1,083.62 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.21x = 337,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,269.38/722.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.00

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