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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.70, 1,080.59 and 626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.70, 1,080.59 and 626.50 is: 935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.70 : 1,080.59 = 626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.70/1,080.59 = 626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.70x = 1,080.59 × 626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.70x = 676,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,989.64/723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.46

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