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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.46, 1,037.94 and 626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.46, 1,037.94 and 626.10 is: 863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.46 : 1,037.94 = 626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.46/1,037.94 = 626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.46x = 1,037.94 × 626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.46x = 649,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,854.23/752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.64

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