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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.94, 1,080.21 and 628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.94, 1,080.21 and 628.80 is: 943.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.94 : 1,080.21 = 628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.94/1,080.21 = 628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.94x = 1,080.21 × 628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.94x = 679,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,236.05/719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.46

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