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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.54, 1,072.05 and 626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.54, 1,072.05 and 626.70 is: 938.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.54 : 1,072.05 = 626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.54/1,072.05 = 626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.54x = 1,072.05 × 626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.54x = 671,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,850.38/715.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.95

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