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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.49, 1,082.28 and 413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.49, 1,082.28 and 413.49 is: 620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.49 : 1,082.28 = 413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.49/1,082.28 = 413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.49x = 1,082.28 × 413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.49x = 447,511.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,511.96/721.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.27

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