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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.96, 1,084.01 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.96, 1,084.01 and 414.16 is: 621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.96 : 1,084.01 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.96/1,084.01 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.96x = 1,084.01 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.96x = 448,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,953.58/721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.85

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