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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.66, 1,084.36 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.66, 1,084.36 and 311.68 is: 467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.66 : 1,084.36 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.66/1,084.36 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.66x = 1,084.36 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.66x = 337,973.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,973.32/722.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.68

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