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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,091.42 and 623.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,091.42 and 623.87 is: 934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,091.42 = 623.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,091.42 = 623.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,091.42 × 623.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 680,904.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,904.20/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.06

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