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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.38, 1,081.88 and 627.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.38, 1,081.88 and 627.18 is: 936.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.38 : 1,081.88 = 627.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.38/1,081.88 = 627.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.38x = 1,081.88 × 627.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.38x = 678,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,530.36/724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.70

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