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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.92, 1,097.88 and 623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.92, 1,097.88 and 623.92 is: 935.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.92 : 1,097.88 = 623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.92/1,097.88 = 623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.92x = 1,097.88 × 623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.92x = 684,989.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,989.29/731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.88

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