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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.40, 1,143.42 and 626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.40, 1,143.42 and 626.12 is: 937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.40 : 1,143.42 = 626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.40/1,143.42 = 626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.40x = 1,143.42 × 626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.40x = 715,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,918.13/763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.80

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