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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.32, 1,088.69 and 627.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.32, 1,088.69 and 627.26 is: 936.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.32 : 1,088.69 = 627.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.32/1,088.69 = 627.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.32x = 1,088.69 × 627.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.32x = 682,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,883.11/729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.33

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