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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.16, 1,080.36 and 620.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.16, 1,080.36 and 620.24 is: 925.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.16 : 1,080.36 = 620.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.16/1,080.36 = 620.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.16x = 1,080.36 × 620.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.16x = 670,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,082.49/724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.32

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