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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.54, 1,097.10 and 626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.54, 1,097.10 and 626.10 is: 933.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.54 : 1,097.10 = 626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.54/1,097.10 = 626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.54x = 1,097.10 × 626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.54x = 686,894.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,894.31/735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.86

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