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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,036.27 and 626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,036.27 and 626.34 is: 864.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,036.27 = 626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,036.27 = 626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,036.27 × 626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 649,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,057.35/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.37

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