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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.40, 1,082.79 and 623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.40, 1,082.79 and 623.34 is: 930.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.40 : 1,082.79 = 623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.40/1,082.79 = 623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.40x = 1,082.79 × 623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.40x = 674,946.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,946.32/725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.45

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