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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.20, 1,092.19 and 623.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.20, 1,092.19 and 623.31 is: 936.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.20 : 1,092.19 = 623.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.20/1,092.19 = 623.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.20x = 1,092.19 × 623.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.20x = 680,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,775.68/727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.17

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