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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.40, 1,059.84 and 626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.40, 1,059.84 and 626.24 is: 939.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.40 : 1,059.84 = 626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.40/1,059.84 = 626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.40x = 1,059.84 × 626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.40x = 663,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,714.20/706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.57

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