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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.40, 1,027.10 and 626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.40, 1,027.10 and 626.84 is: 864.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.40 : 1,027.10 = 626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.40/1,027.10 = 626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.40x = 1,027.10 × 626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.40x = 643,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,827.36/744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.89

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