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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.56, 1,085.52 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.56, 1,085.52 and 415.76 is: 623.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.56 : 1,085.52 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.56/1,085.52 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.56x = 1,085.52 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.56x = 451,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,315.80/723.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.74

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