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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.91, 1,082.97 and 413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.91, 1,082.97 and 413.71 is: 620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.91 : 1,082.97 = 413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.91/1,082.97 = 413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.91x = 1,082.97 × 413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.91x = 448,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,032.81/721.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.62

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