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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.75, 1,086.41 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.75, 1,086.41 and 415.94 is: 623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.75 : 1,086.41 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.75/1,086.41 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.75x = 1,086.41 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.75x = 451,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,876.98/724.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.50

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