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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.27, 1,081.06 and 413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.27, 1,081.06 and 413.27 is: 619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.27 : 1,081.06 = 413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.27/1,081.06 = 413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.27x = 1,081.06 × 413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.27x = 446,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,767.28/721.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.42

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