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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.22, 1,084.26 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.22, 1,084.26 and 415.52 is: 622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.22 : 1,084.26 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.22/1,084.26 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.22x = 1,084.26 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.22x = 450,531.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,531.72/724.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.09

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