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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.90, 1,346.01 and 626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.90, 1,346.01 and 626.40 is: 863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.90 : 1,346.01 = 626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.90/1,346.01 = 626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.90x = 1,346.01 × 626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.90x = 843,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,140.66/975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.96

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