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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.83, 1,085.75 and 415.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.83, 1,085.75 and 415.22 is: 622.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.83 : 1,085.75 = 415.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.83/1,085.75 = 415.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.83x = 1,085.75 × 415.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.83x = 450,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,823.04/723.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.83

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