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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.26, 1,075.86 and 626.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.26, 1,075.86 and 626.00 is: 938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.26 : 1,075.86 = 626.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.26/1,075.86 = 626.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.26x = 1,075.86 × 626.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.26x = 673,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,482.98/717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.97

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