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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.56, 1,083.15 and 311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.56, 1,083.15 and 311.29 is: 466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.56 : 1,083.15 = 311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.56/1,083.15 = 311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.56x = 1,083.15 × 311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.56x = 337,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,173.76/722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.64

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