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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 1,082.45 and 413.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 1,082.45 and 413.33 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 1,082.45 = 413.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/1,082.45 = 413.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 1,082.45 × 413.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 447,407.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,407.14/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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