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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.70, 1,091.97 and 624.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.70, 1,091.97 and 624.03 is: 935.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.70 : 1,091.97 = 624.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.70/1,091.97 = 624.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.70x = 1,091.97 × 624.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.70x = 681,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,422.04/728.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.12

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