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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 1,081.84 and 626.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 1,081.84 and 626.62 is: 937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 1,081.84 = 626.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/1,081.84 = 626.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 1,081.84 × 626.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 677,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,902.58/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.65

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