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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.86, 1,083.48 and 312.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.86, 1,083.48 and 312.19 is: 467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.86 : 1,083.48 = 312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.86/1,083.48 = 312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.86x = 1,083.48 × 312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.86x = 338,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,251.62/722.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.94

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