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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.76, 1,082.55 and 414.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.76, 1,082.55 and 414.42 is: 620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.76 : 1,082.55 = 414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.76/1,082.55 = 414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.76x = 1,082.55 × 414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.76x = 448,630.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,630.37/722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.72

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