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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.42, 1,345.95 and 626.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.42, 1,345.95 and 626.58 is: 864.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.42 : 1,345.95 = 626.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.42/1,345.95 = 626.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.42x = 1,345.95 × 626.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.42x = 843,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,345.35/975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.60

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