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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.05, 1,085.87 and 313.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.05, 1,085.87 and 313.09 is: 469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.05 : 1,085.87 = 313.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.05/1,085.87 = 313.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.05x = 1,085.87 × 313.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.05x = 339,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,973.47/724.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.54

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