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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.74, 1,086.28 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.74, 1,086.28 and 415.62 is: 623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.74 : 1,086.28 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.74/1,086.28 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.74x = 1,086.28 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.74x = 451,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,478.65/723.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.82

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