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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.97, 1,083.44 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.97, 1,083.44 and 414.36 is: 620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.97 : 1,083.44 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.97/1,083.44 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.97x = 1,083.44 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.97x = 448,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,934.20/722.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.96

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