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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,093.44 and 626.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,093.44 and 626.91 is: 940.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,093.44 = 626.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,093.44 = 626.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,093.44 × 626.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 685,488.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,488.47/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.35

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