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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.30, 1,082.73 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.30, 1,082.73 and 413.78 is: 620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.30 : 1,082.73 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.30/1,082.73 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.30x = 1,082.73 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.30x = 448,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,012.02/722.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.26

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