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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.28, 1,345.20 and 626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.28, 1,345.20 and 626.48 is: 864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.28 : 1,345.20 = 626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.28/1,345.20 = 626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.28x = 1,345.20 × 626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.28x = 842,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,740.90/975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.10

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