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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.44, 1,086.44 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.44, 1,086.44 and 416.44 is: 624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.44 : 1,086.44 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.44/1,086.44 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.44x = 1,086.44 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.44x = 452,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,437.52/724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.53

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