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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.92, 1,083.57 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.92, 1,083.57 and 312.28 is: 468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.92 : 1,083.57 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.92/1,083.57 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.92x = 1,083.57 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.92x = 338,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,377.24/722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.07

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