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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.24, 1,090.44 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.24, 1,090.44 and 624.62 is: 937.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.24 : 1,090.44 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.24/1,090.44 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.24x = 1,090.44 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.24x = 681,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,110.63/726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.86

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