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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,092.69 and 624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,092.69 and 624.42 is: 936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,092.69 = 624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,092.69 = 624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,092.69 × 624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 682,297.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,297.49/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.40

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