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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.12, 1,085.40 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.12, 1,085.40 and 415.56 is: 623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.12 : 1,085.40 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.12/1,085.40 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.12x = 1,085.40 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.12x = 451,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,048.82/723.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.75

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