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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.70, 1,135.80 and 626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.70, 1,135.80 and 626.54 is: 941.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.70 : 1,135.80 = 626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.70/1,135.80 = 626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.70x = 1,135.80 × 626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.70x = 711,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,624.13/755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.68

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