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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.52, 1,082.64 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.52, 1,082.64 and 415.68 is: 622.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.52 : 1,082.64 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.52/1,082.64 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.52x = 1,082.64 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.52x = 450,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,031.80/723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.00

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