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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.25, 1,084.14 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.25, 1,084.14 and 311.58 is: 467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.25 : 1,084.14 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.25/1,084.14 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.25x = 1,084.14 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.25x = 337,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,796.34/722.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.70

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