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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.49, 1,076.18 and 626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.49, 1,076.18 and 626.13 is: 940.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.49 : 1,076.18 = 626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.49/1,076.18 = 626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.49x = 1,076.18 × 626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.49x = 673,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,825.45/716.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.45

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