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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.92, 1,081.89 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.92, 1,081.89 and 413.12 is: 619.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.92 : 1,081.89 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.92/1,081.89 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.92x = 1,081.89 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.92x = 446,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,951.55/721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.11

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