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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.48, 1,078.10 and 624.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.48, 1,078.10 and 624.11 is: 933.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.48 : 1,078.10 = 624.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.48/1,078.10 = 624.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.48x = 1,078.10 × 624.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.48x = 672,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,844.48/720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.88

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