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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.82, 1,091.63 and 622.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.82, 1,091.63 and 622.94 is: 935.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.82 : 1,091.63 = 622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.82/1,091.63 = 622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.82x = 1,091.63 × 622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.82x = 680,015.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,015.22/726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.60

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