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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.20, 1,082.64 and 626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.20, 1,082.64 and 626 is: 937.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.20 : 1,082.64 = 626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.20/1,082.64 = 626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.20x = 1,082.64 × 626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.20x = 677,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,732.64/723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.13

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