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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.86, 1,085.79 and 415.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.86, 1,085.79 and 415.86 is: 623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.86 : 1,085.79 = 415.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.86/1,085.79 = 415.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.86x = 1,085.79 × 415.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.86x = 451,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,538.19/723.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.79

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