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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 1,083.34 and 627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 1,083.34 and 627.62 is: 939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 1,083.34 = 627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/1,083.34 = 627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 1,083.34 × 627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 679,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,925.85/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.15

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