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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.92, 1,085.99 and 313.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.92, 1,085.99 and 313.09 is: 469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.92 : 1,085.99 = 313.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.92/1,085.99 = 313.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.92x = 1,085.99 × 313.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.92x = 340,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,012.61/723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.68

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