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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.90, 1,082.85 and 619.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.90, 1,082.85 and 619.03 is: 928.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.90 : 1,082.85 = 619.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.90/1,082.85 = 619.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.90x = 1,082.85 × 619.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.90x = 670,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,308.13/721.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.54

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