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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.23, 1,346.72 and 626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.23, 1,346.72 and 626.52 is: 865.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.23 : 1,346.72 = 626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.23/1,346.72 = 626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.23x = 1,346.72 × 626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.23x = 843,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,747.01/975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.18

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