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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.20, 1,345.92 and 626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.20, 1,345.92 and 626.90 is: 865.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.20 : 1,345.92 = 626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.20/1,345.92 = 626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.20x = 1,345.92 × 626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.20x = 843,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,757.25/975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.21

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