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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.19, 1,086.63 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.19, 1,086.63 and 313.44 is: 470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.19 : 1,086.63 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.19/1,086.63 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.19x = 1,086.63 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.19x = 340,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,593.31/724.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.31

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