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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.10, 1,092.86 and 622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.10, 1,092.86 and 622.72 is: 929.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.10 : 1,092.86 = 622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.10/1,092.86 = 622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.10x = 1,092.86 × 622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.10x = 680,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,545.78/732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.58

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