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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.02, 1,085.46 and 620.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.02, 1,085.46 and 620.96 is: 932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.02 : 1,085.46 = 620.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.02/1,085.46 = 620.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.02x = 1,085.46 × 620.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.02x = 674,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,027.24/723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.24

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