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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.03, 1,083.79 and 311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.03, 1,083.79 and 311.82 is: 467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.03 : 1,083.79 = 311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.03/1,083.79 = 311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.03x = 1,083.79 × 311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.03x = 337,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,947.40/723.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.40

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