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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.16, 1,078.88 and 619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.16, 1,078.88 and 619.24 is: 923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.16 : 1,078.88 = 619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.16/1,078.88 = 619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.16x = 1,078.88 × 619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.16x = 668,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,085.65/723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.84

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