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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.26, 1,085.13 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.26, 1,085.13 and 312.53 is: 468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.26 : 1,085.13 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.26/1,085.13 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.26x = 1,085.13 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.26x = 339,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,130.25/723.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.89

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