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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.28, 1,083.68 and 414.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.28, 1,083.68 and 414.39 is: 621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.28 : 1,083.68 = 414.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.28/1,083.68 = 414.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.28x = 1,083.68 × 414.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.28x = 449,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,069.70/722.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.74

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