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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.90, 1,089.22 and 626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.90, 1,089.22 and 626.41 is: 937.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.90 : 1,089.22 = 626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.90/1,089.22 = 626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.90x = 1,089.22 × 626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.90x = 682,297.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,297.97/727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.35

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