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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.54, 1,145.04 and 626.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.54, 1,145.04 and 626.46 is: 940.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.54 : 1,145.04 = 626.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.54/1,145.04 = 626.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.54x = 1,145.04 × 626.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.54x = 717,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,321.76/762.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.70

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