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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.80, 1,345.92 and 626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.80, 1,345.92 and 626.60 is: 864.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.80 : 1,345.92 = 626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.80/1,345.92 = 626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.80x = 1,345.92 × 626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.80x = 843,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,353.47/975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.27

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