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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.18, 1,077.86 and 621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.18, 1,077.86 and 621.68 is: 931.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.18 : 1,077.86 = 621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.18/1,077.86 = 621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.18x = 1,077.86 × 621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.18x = 670,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,088.25/719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.74

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