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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.23, 1,086.30 and 415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.23, 1,086.30 and 415.89 is: 623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.23 : 1,086.30 = 415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.23/1,086.30 = 415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.23x = 1,086.30 × 415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.23x = 451,781.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,781.31/724.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.81

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