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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.74, 1,082.60 and 623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.74, 1,082.60 and 623.94 is: 935.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.74 : 1,082.60 = 623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.74/1,082.60 = 623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.74x = 1,082.60 × 623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.74x = 675,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,474.32/721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.90

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