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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.80, 1,082.80 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.80, 1,082.80 and 413.76 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.80 : 1,082.80 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.80/1,082.80 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.80x = 1,082.80 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.80x = 448,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,019.33/722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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