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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.45, 1,072.20 and 624.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.45, 1,072.20 and 624.35 is: 938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.45 : 1,072.20 = 624.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.45/1,072.20 = 624.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.45x = 1,072.20 × 624.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.45x = 669,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,428.07/713.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.30

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