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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.15, 1,008.18 and 626.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.15, 1,008.18 and 626.46 is: 862.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.15 : 1,008.18 = 626.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.15/1,008.18 = 626.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.15x = 1,008.18 × 626.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.15x = 631,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,584.44/732.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.64

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