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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.49, 1,054.90 and 626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.49, 1,054.90 and 626.12 is: 937.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.49 : 1,054.90 = 626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.49/1,054.90 = 626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.49x = 1,054.90 × 626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.49x = 660,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,493.99/704.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.55

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