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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.25, 1,083.85 and 312.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.25, 1,083.85 and 312.07 is: 467.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.25 : 1,083.85 = 312.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.25/1,083.85 = 312.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.25x = 1,083.85 × 312.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.25x = 338,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,237.07/723.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.66

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