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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.04, 862.92 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.04, 862.92 and 548.28 is: 755.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.04 : 862.92 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.04/862.92 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.04x = 862.92 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.04x = 473,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,121.78/626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.74

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