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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.98, 1,084.88 and 627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.98, 1,084.88 and 627.82 is: 939.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.98 : 1,084.88 = 627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.98/1,084.88 = 627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.98x = 1,084.88 × 627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.98x = 681,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,110.79/724.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.48

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