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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.86, 1,082.79 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.86, 1,082.79 and 414.06 is: 621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.86 : 1,082.79 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.86/1,082.79 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.86x = 1,082.79 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.86x = 448,340.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,340.03/721.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.09

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