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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 1,084.60 and 621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 1,084.60 and 621.20 is: 933.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 1,084.60 = 621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/1,084.60 = 621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 1,084.60 × 621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 673,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,753.52/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.59

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