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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 1,082.07 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 1,082.07 and 413.64 is: 620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 1,082.07 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/1,082.07 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 1,082.07 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 447,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,587.43/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.31

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