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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.44, 1,086.21 and 313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.44, 1,086.21 and 313.35 is: 469.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.44 : 1,086.21 = 313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.44/1,086.21 = 313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.44x = 1,086.21 × 313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.44x = 340,363.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,363.90/724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.83

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