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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.60, 1,026.54 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.60, 1,026.54 and 627.96 is: 865.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.60 : 1,026.54 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.60/1,026.54 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.60x = 1,026.54 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.60x = 644,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,626.06/744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.73

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