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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.94, 1,083.96 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.94, 1,083.96 and 311.85 is: 467.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.94 : 1,083.96 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.94/1,083.96 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.94x = 1,083.96 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.94x = 338,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,032.93/722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.58

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