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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.16, 1,083.18 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.16, 1,083.18 and 414.86 is: 621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.16 : 1,083.18 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.16/1,083.18 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.16x = 1,083.18 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.16x = 449,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,368.05/723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.40

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