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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.52, 1,092.44 and 626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.52, 1,092.44 and 626.32 is: 937.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.52 : 1,092.44 = 626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.52/1,092.44 = 626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.52x = 1,092.44 × 626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.52x = 684,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,217.02/729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.90

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