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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.72, 1,036.12 and 626.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.72, 1,036.12 and 626.18 is: 864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.72 : 1,036.12 = 626.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.72/1,036.12 = 626.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.72x = 1,036.12 × 626.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.72x = 648,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,797.62/750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.23

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