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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.50, 1,346.19 and 626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.50, 1,346.19 and 626.26 is: 864.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.50 : 1,346.19 = 626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.50/1,346.19 = 626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.50x = 1,346.19 × 626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.50x = 843,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,064.95/975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.24

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