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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.55, 1,082.96 and 414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.55, 1,082.96 and 414.62 is: 621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.55 : 1,082.96 = 414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.55/1,082.96 = 414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.55x = 1,082.96 × 414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.55x = 449,009.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,009.39/722.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.42

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