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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.11, 1,346.24 and 626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.11, 1,346.24 and 626.40 is: 864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.11 : 1,346.24 = 626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.11/1,346.24 = 626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.11x = 1,346.24 × 626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.11x = 843,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,286.30/975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.82

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