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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.46, 1,080.74 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.46, 1,080.74 and 412.38 is: 617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.46 : 1,080.74 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.46/1,080.74 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.46x = 1,080.74 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.46x = 445,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,675.56/721.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.74

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