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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.92, 1,078.24 and 624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.92, 1,078.24 and 624.72 is: 933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.92 : 1,078.24 = 624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.92/1,078.24 = 624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.92x = 1,078.24 × 624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.92x = 673,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,598.09/721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.06

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