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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.20, 1,079.64 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.20, 1,079.64 and 624 is: 934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.20 : 1,079.64 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.20/1,079.64 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.20x = 1,079.64 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.20x = 673,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,695.36/721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.13

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