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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.56, 1,082.92 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.56, 1,082.92 and 311.44 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.56 : 1,082.92 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.56/1,082.92 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.56x = 1,082.92 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.56x = 337,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,264.60/722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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