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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.53, 1,085.75 and 415.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.53, 1,085.75 and 415.99 is: 624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.53 : 1,085.75 = 415.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.53/1,085.75 = 415.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.53x = 1,085.75 × 415.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.53x = 451,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,658.21/723.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.24

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