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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.27, 1,144.25 and 626.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.27, 1,144.25 and 626.67 is: 940.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.27 : 1,144.25 = 626.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.27/1,144.25 = 626.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.27x = 1,144.25 × 626.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.27x = 717,064.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,064.01/762.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.70

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