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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724, 1,084.98 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724, 1,084.98 and 312.82 is: 468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724 : 1,084.98 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724/1,084.98 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724x = 1,084.98 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724x = 339,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,403.44/724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.79

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