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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.15, 1,085.18 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.15, 1,085.18 and 415.60 is: 623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.15 : 1,085.18 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.15/1,085.18 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.15x = 1,085.18 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.15x = 451,001.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,001.64/723.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.66

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