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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.28, 1,085.56 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.28, 1,085.56 and 416.28 is: 623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.28 : 1,085.56 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.28/1,085.56 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.28x = 1,085.56 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.28x = 451,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,895.88/724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.92

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