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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.78, 1,084.86 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.78, 1,084.86 and 313.26 is: 469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.78 : 1,084.86 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.78/1,084.86 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.78x = 1,084.86 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.78x = 339,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,843.24/723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.54

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