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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.33, 1,085.31 and 312.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.33, 1,085.31 and 312.37 is: 468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.33 : 1,085.31 = 312.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.33/1,085.31 = 312.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.33x = 1,085.31 × 312.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.33x = 339,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,015.57/723.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.69

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