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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 1,085.25 and 415.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 1,085.25 and 415.73 is: 623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 1,085.25 = 415.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/1,085.25 = 415.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 1,085.25 × 415.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 451,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,170.98/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.18

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