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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.90, 1,139.15 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.90, 1,139.15 and 626.22 is: 935.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.90 : 1,139.15 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.90/1,139.15 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.90x = 1,139.15 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.90x = 713,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,355.38/762.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.06

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