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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.37, 1,044.56 and 626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.37, 1,044.56 and 626.15 is: 863.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.37 : 1,044.56 = 626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.37/1,044.56 = 626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.37x = 1,044.56 × 626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.37x = 654,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,042.89/757.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.58

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