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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.42, 1,088.54 and 621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.42, 1,088.54 and 621.68 is: 931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.42 : 1,088.54 = 621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.42/1,088.54 = 621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.42x = 1,088.54 × 621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.42x = 676,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,723.55/726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.59

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