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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.75, 1,077.11 and 623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.75, 1,077.11 and 623.40 is: 932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.75 : 1,077.11 = 623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.75/1,077.11 = 623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.75x = 1,077.11 × 623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.75x = 671,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,465.56/719.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.91

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