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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.46, 1,086.66 and 313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.46, 1,086.66 and 313.40 is: 470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.46 : 1,086.66 = 313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.46/1,086.66 = 313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.46x = 1,086.66 × 313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.46x = 340,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,559.24/724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.09

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