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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.77, 1,084.72 and 415.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.77, 1,084.72 and 415.79 is: 623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.77 : 1,084.72 = 415.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.77/1,084.72 = 415.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.77x = 1,084.72 × 415.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.77x = 451,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,015.73/723.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.15

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