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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.03, 1,086.44 and 628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.03, 1,086.44 and 628.86 is: 941.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.03 : 1,086.44 = 628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.03/1,086.44 = 628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.03x = 1,086.44 × 628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.03x = 683,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,215.51/726.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.03

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