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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.99, 1,055.66 and 626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.99, 1,055.66 and 626.63 is: 938.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.99 : 1,055.66 = 626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.99/1,055.66 = 626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.99x = 1,055.66 × 626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.99x = 661,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,499.81/704.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.32

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