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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.80, 1,073.70 and 626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.80, 1,073.70 and 626.70 is: 940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.80 : 1,073.70 = 626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.80/1,073.70 = 626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.80x = 1,073.70 × 626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.80x = 672,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,887.79/715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.05

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