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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.69, 1,083.96 and 621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.69, 1,083.96 and 621.24 is: 930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.69 : 1,083.96 = 621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.69/1,083.96 = 621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.69x = 1,083.96 × 621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.69x = 673,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,399.31/723.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.51

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