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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724, 1,085.68 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724, 1,085.68 and 415.52 is: 623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724 : 1,085.68 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724/1,085.68 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724x = 1,085.68 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724x = 451,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,121.75/724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.10

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