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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.34, 1,086.41 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.34, 1,086.41 and 313.47 is: 470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.34 : 1,086.41 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.34/1,086.41 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.34x = 1,086.41 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.34x = 340,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,557.73/724.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.16

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