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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.24, 1,083.77 and 627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.24, 1,083.77 and 627.08 is: 938.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.24 : 1,083.77 = 627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.24/1,083.77 = 627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.24x = 1,083.77 × 627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.24x = 679,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,612.15/724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.37

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