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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.92, 1,084.40 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.92, 1,084.40 and 311.80 is: 467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.92 : 1,084.40 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.92/1,084.40 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.92x = 1,084.40 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.92x = 338,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,115.92/722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.71

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