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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.83, 1,084.56 and 311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.83, 1,084.56 and 311.86 is: 467.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.83 : 1,084.56 = 311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.83/1,084.56 = 311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.83x = 1,084.56 × 311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.83x = 338,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,230.88/722.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.93

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