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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.53, 1,085.30 and 415.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.53, 1,085.30 and 415.23 is: 622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.53 : 1,085.30 = 415.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.53/1,085.30 = 415.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.53x = 1,085.30 × 415.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.53x = 450,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,644.53/723.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.84

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