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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.04, 1,027.62 and 626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.04, 1,027.62 and 626.44 is: 865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.04 : 1,027.62 = 626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.04/1,027.62 = 626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.04x = 1,027.62 × 626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.04x = 643,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,742.27/744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.20

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