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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.54, 1,345.89 and 626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.54, 1,345.89 and 626.10 is: 863.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.54 : 1,345.89 = 626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.54/1,345.89 = 626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.54x = 1,345.89 × 626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.54x = 842,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,661.73/975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.79

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