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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.29, 1,084.97 and 415.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.29, 1,084.97 and 415.05 is: 622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.29 : 1,084.97 = 415.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.29/1,084.97 = 415.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.29x = 1,084.97 × 415.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.29x = 450,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,314.72/723.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.60

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