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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.77, 1,083.22 and 414.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.77, 1,083.22 and 414.79 is: 621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.77 : 1,083.22 = 414.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.77/1,083.22 = 414.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.77x = 1,083.22 × 414.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.77x = 449,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,308.82/722.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.65

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