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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.69, 1,084.63 and 312.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.69, 1,084.63 and 312.13 is: 468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.69 : 1,084.63 = 312.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.69/1,084.63 = 312.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.69x = 1,084.63 × 312.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.69x = 338,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,545.56/722.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.46

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