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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.16, 1,008.86 and 626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.16, 1,008.86 and 626.06 is: 863.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.16 : 1,008.86 = 626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.16/1,008.86 = 626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.16x = 1,008.86 × 626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.16x = 631,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,606.28/731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.84

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