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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.70, 1,084.02 and 311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.70, 1,084.02 and 311.82 is: 467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.70 : 1,084.02 = 311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.70/1,084.02 = 311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.70x = 1,084.02 × 311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.70x = 338,019.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,019.12/722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.72

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