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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.79, 1,082.72 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.79, 1,082.72 and 413.56 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.79 : 1,082.72 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.79/1,082.72 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.79x = 1,082.72 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.79x = 447,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,763.65/721.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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