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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.82, 1,083.09 and 626.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.82, 1,083.09 and 626.30 is: 939.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.82 : 1,083.09 = 626.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.82/1,083.09 = 626.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.82x = 1,083.09 × 626.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.82x = 678,339.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,339.27/721.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.76

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