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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.51, 1,132.61 and 626.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.51, 1,132.61 and 626.58 is: 939.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.51 : 1,132.61 = 626.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.51/1,132.61 = 626.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.51x = 1,132.61 × 626.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.51x = 709,667.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,667.64/755.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.33

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