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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 1,080.50 and 413.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 1,080.50 and 413.21 is: 618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 1,080.50 = 413.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/1,080.50 = 413.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 1,080.50 × 413.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 446,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,473.41/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.71

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