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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.98, 1,084.84 and 628.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.98, 1,084.84 and 628.62 is: 940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.98 : 1,084.84 = 628.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.98/1,084.84 = 628.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.98x = 1,084.84 × 628.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.98x = 681,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,952.12/724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.65

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