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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.36, 972.72 and 626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.36, 972.72 and 626.40 is: 863.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.36 : 972.72 = 626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.36/972.72 = 626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.36x = 972.72 × 626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.36x = 609,311.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,311.81/705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.83

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