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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.44, 1,082.55 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.44, 1,082.55 and 413.55 is: 620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.44 : 1,082.55 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.44/1,082.55 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.44x = 1,082.55 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.44x = 447,688.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,688.55/721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.55

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