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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.42, 1,083.52 and 413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.42, 1,083.52 and 413.27 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.42 : 1,083.52 = 413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.42/1,083.52 = 413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.42x = 1,083.52 × 413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.42x = 447,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,786.31/722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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