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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.41, 1,085.37 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.41, 1,085.37 and 415.52 is: 623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.41 : 1,085.37 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.41/1,085.37 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.41x = 1,085.37 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.41x = 450,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,990.03/723.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.42

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