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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.43, 1,084.26 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.43, 1,084.26 and 311.88 is: 468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.43 : 1,084.26 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.43/1,084.26 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.43x = 1,084.26 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.43x = 338,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,158.23/722.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.08

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