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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.42, 1,081.26 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.42, 1,081.26 and 413.48 is: 619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.42 : 1,081.26 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.42/1,081.26 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.42x = 1,081.26 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.42x = 447,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,082.09/721.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.73

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