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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.63, 1,082.20 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.63, 1,082.20 and 413.55 is: 619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.63 : 1,082.20 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.63/1,082.20 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.63x = 1,082.20 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.63x = 447,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,543.81/722.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.33

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