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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 1,083.32 and 418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 1,083.32 and 418 is: 626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 1,083.32 = 418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/1,083.32 = 418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 1,083.32 × 418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 452,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,827.76/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.63

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