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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.32, 999.05 and 626.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.32, 999.05 and 626.27 is: 865.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.32 : 999.05 = 626.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.32/999.05 = 626.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.32x = 999.05 × 626.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.32x = 625,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,675.04/723.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.00

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