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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.82, 1,087.02 and 416.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.82, 1,087.02 and 416.21 is: 624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.82 : 1,087.02 = 416.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.82/1,087.02 = 416.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.82x = 1,087.02 × 416.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.82x = 452,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,423.16/724.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.19

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