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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.61, 1,346.94 and 626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.61, 1,346.94 and 626.90 is: 865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.61 : 1,346.94 = 626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.61/1,346.94 = 626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.61x = 1,346.94 × 626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.61x = 844,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,393.55/975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.51

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