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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.99, 1,076.93 and 626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.99, 1,076.93 and 626.63 is: 941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.99 : 1,076.93 = 626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.99/1,076.93 = 626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.99x = 1,076.93 × 626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.99x = 674,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,833.51/716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.20

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