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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.89, 1,087.20 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.89, 1,087.20 and 314.22 is: 471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.89 : 1,087.20 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.89/1,087.20 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.89x = 1,087.20 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.89x = 341,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,619.98/724.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.27

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