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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.69, 1,034.07 and 626.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.69, 1,034.07 and 626.31 is: 862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.69 : 1,034.07 = 626.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.69/1,034.07 = 626.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.69x = 1,034.07 × 626.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.69x = 647,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,648.38/750.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.74

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