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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.98, 1,089.29 and 623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.98, 1,089.29 and 623.02 is: 934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.98 : 1,089.29 = 623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.98/1,089.29 = 623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.98x = 1,089.29 × 623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.98x = 678,649.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,649.46/725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.80

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