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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.16, 1,026.38 and 626.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.16, 1,026.38 and 626.76 is: 864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.16 : 1,026.38 = 626.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.16/1,026.38 = 626.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.16x = 1,026.38 × 626.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.16x = 643,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,293.93/744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.46

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