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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.02, 1,061.10 and 626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.02, 1,061.10 and 626.40 is: 937.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.02 : 1,061.10 = 626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.02/1,061.10 = 626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.02x = 1,061.10 × 626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.02x = 664,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,673.04/709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.45

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