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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.65, 1,083.20 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.65, 1,083.20 and 311.98 is: 467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.65 : 1,083.20 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.65/1,083.20 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.65x = 1,083.20 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.65x = 337,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,935.96/722.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.63

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