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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.99, 1,061.01 and 626.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.99, 1,061.01 and 626.37 is: 937.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.99 : 1,061.01 = 626.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.99/1,061.01 = 626.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.99x = 1,061.01 × 626.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.99x = 664,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,584.83/708.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.37

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