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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.70, 1,133.81 and 626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.70, 1,133.81 and 626.48 is: 937.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.70 : 1,133.81 = 626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.70/1,133.81 = 626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.70x = 1,133.81 × 626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.70x = 710,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,306.16/757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.45

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