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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.72, 1,083.07 and 414.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.72, 1,083.07 and 414.11 is: 620.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.72 : 1,083.07 = 414.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.72/1,083.07 = 414.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.72x = 1,083.07 × 414.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.72x = 448,508.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,508.05/722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.58

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