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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.96, 1,082.06 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.96, 1,082.06 and 414.02 is: 620.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.96 : 1,082.06 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.96/1,082.06 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.96x = 1,082.06 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.96x = 447,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,994.48/721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.53

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