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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.13, 1,083.88 and 414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.13, 1,083.88 and 414.30 is: 620.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.13 : 1,083.88 = 414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.13/1,083.88 = 414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.13x = 1,083.88 × 414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.13x = 449,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,051.48/723.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.98

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