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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.35, 1,086.75 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.35, 1,086.75 and 313.27 is: 470.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.35 : 1,086.75 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.35/1,086.75 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.35x = 1,086.75 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.35x = 340,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,446.17/724.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.00

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