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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.70, 1,084.08 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.70, 1,084.08 and 312.06 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.70 : 1,084.08 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.70/1,084.08 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.70x = 1,084.08 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.70x = 338,298.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,298.00/722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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