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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,131.36 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,131.36 and 626.88 is: 938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,131.36 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,131.36 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,131.36 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 709,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,226.96/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.73

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