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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.60, 1,012.20 and 620.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.60, 1,012.20 and 620.72 is: 858.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.60 : 1,012.20 = 620.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.60/1,012.20 = 620.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.60x = 1,012.20 × 620.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.60x = 628,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,292.78/731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.79

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