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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.26, 1,048.23 and 626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.26, 1,048.23 and 626.82 is: 938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.26 : 1,048.23 = 626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.26/1,048.23 = 626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.26x = 1,048.23 × 626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.26x = 657,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,051.53/700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.30

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