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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.68, 1,086.13 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.68, 1,086.13 and 313.13 is: 469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.68 : 1,086.13 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.68/1,086.13 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.68x = 1,086.13 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.68x = 340,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,102.99/723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.96

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