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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.84, 1,104.39 and 626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.84, 1,104.39 and 626.04 is: 943.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.84 : 1,104.39 = 626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.84/1,104.39 = 626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.84x = 1,104.39 × 626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.84x = 691,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,392.32/732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.44

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