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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.20, 1,049.40 and 626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.20, 1,049.40 and 626.64 is: 939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.20 : 1,049.40 = 626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.20/1,049.40 = 626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.20x = 1,049.40 × 626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.20x = 657,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,596.02/700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.15

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