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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.36, 1,346.72 and 626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.36, 1,346.72 and 626.24 is: 864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.36 : 1,346.72 = 626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.36/1,346.72 = 626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.36x = 1,346.72 × 626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.36x = 843,369.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,369.93/975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.68

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