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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.71, 1,084.79 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.71, 1,084.79 and 313.04 is: 469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.71 : 1,084.79 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.71/1,084.79 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.71x = 1,084.79 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.71x = 339,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,586.16/723.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.23

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