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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.32, 1,083.48 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.32, 1,083.48 and 416.17 is: 624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.32 : 1,083.48 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.32/1,083.48 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.32x = 1,083.48 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.32x = 450,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,911.67/722.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.26

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