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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.97, 1,081.94 and 413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.97, 1,081.94 and 413.36 is: 619.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.97 : 1,081.94 = 413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.97/1,081.94 = 413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.97x = 1,081.94 × 413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.97x = 447,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,230.72/721.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.46

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