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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.44, 1,081.26 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.44, 1,081.26 and 623.70 is: 934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.44 : 1,081.26 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.44/1,081.26 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.44x = 1,081.26 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.44x = 674,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,381.86/721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.77

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