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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.89, 1,078.75 and 624.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.89, 1,078.75 and 624.45 is: 934.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.89 : 1,078.75 = 624.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.89/1,078.75 = 624.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.89x = 1,078.75 × 624.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.89x = 673,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,625.44/720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.44

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