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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.18, 1,084.83 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.18, 1,084.83 and 312.22 is: 468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.18 : 1,084.83 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.18/1,084.83 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.18x = 1,084.83 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.18x = 338,705.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,705.62/723.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.36

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