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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.60, 1,090.14 and 624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.60, 1,090.14 and 624.46 is: 934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.60 : 1,090.14 = 624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.60/1,090.14 = 624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.60x = 1,090.14 × 624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.60x = 680,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,748.82/728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.32

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