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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.82, 1,084.59 and 627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.82, 1,084.59 and 627.30 is: 941.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.82 : 1,084.59 = 627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.82/1,084.59 = 627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.82x = 1,084.59 × 627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.82x = 680,363.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,363.31/722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.26

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