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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.56, 1,085.94 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.56, 1,085.94 and 313.44 is: 469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.56 : 1,085.94 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.56/1,085.94 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.56x = 1,085.94 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.56x = 340,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,377.03/724.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.77

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