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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.75, 1,083.40 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.75, 1,083.40 and 311.63 is: 467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.75 : 1,083.40 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.75/1,083.40 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.75x = 1,083.40 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.75x = 337,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,613.75/722.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.13

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