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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.18, 1,084.74 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.18, 1,084.74 and 414.28 is: 621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.18 : 1,084.74 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.18/1,084.74 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.18x = 1,084.74 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.18x = 449,386.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,386.09/723.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.40

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