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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.58, 1,133.62 and 626.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.58, 1,133.62 and 626.36 is: 937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.58 : 1,133.62 = 626.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.58/1,133.62 = 626.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.58x = 1,133.62 × 626.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.58x = 710,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,046.99/757.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.26

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