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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.13, 1,085.58 and 313.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.13, 1,085.58 and 313.15 is: 469.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.13 : 1,085.58 = 313.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.13/1,085.58 = 313.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.13x = 1,085.58 × 313.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.13x = 339,949.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,949.38/724.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.46

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