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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.75, 1,081.46 and 626.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.75, 1,081.46 and 626.37 is: 937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.75 : 1,081.46 = 626.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.75/1,081.46 = 626.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.75x = 1,081.46 × 626.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.75x = 677,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,390.97/722.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.25

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