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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.26, 1,094.78 and 626.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.26, 1,094.78 and 626.78 is: 943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.26 : 1,094.78 = 626.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.26/1,094.78 = 626.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.26x = 1,094.78 × 626.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.26x = 686,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,177.60/727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.51

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