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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.08, 1,093.23 and 626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.08, 1,093.23 and 626.76 is: 938.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.08 : 1,093.23 = 626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.08/1,093.23 = 626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.08x = 1,093.23 × 626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.08x = 685,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,192.83/730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.52

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