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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.79, 1,080.38 and 621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.79, 1,080.38 and 621.73 is: 928.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.79 : 1,080.38 = 621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.79/1,080.38 = 621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.79x = 1,080.38 × 621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.79x = 671,700.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,700.16/723.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.04

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