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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.53, 1,025.53 and 626.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.53, 1,025.53 and 626.36 is: 862.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.53 : 1,025.53 = 626.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.53/1,025.53 = 626.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.53x = 1,025.53 × 626.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.53x = 642,344.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,344.28/744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.76

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