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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.80, 1,092.90 and 623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.80, 1,092.90 and 623.82 is: 930.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.80 : 1,092.90 = 623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.80/1,092.90 = 623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.80x = 1,092.90 × 623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.80x = 681,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,772.88/732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.37

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