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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.79, 1,084.51 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.79, 1,084.51 and 312.03 is: 468.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.79 : 1,084.51 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.79/1,084.51 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.79x = 1,084.51 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.79x = 338,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,400.05/722.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.19

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