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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975, 1,346.10 and 626.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975, 1,346.10 and 626.30 is: 864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975 : 1,346.10 = 626.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975/1,346.10 = 626.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975x = 1,346.10 × 626.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975x = 843,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,062.43/975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.68

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