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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.04, 1,091.37 and 621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.04, 1,091.37 and 621.72 is: 928.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.04 : 1,091.37 = 621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.04/1,091.37 = 621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.04x = 1,091.37 × 621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.04x = 678,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,526.56/731.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.17

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