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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040, 1,435.24 and 626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040, 1,435.24 and 626 is: 863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040 : 1,435.24 = 626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040/1,435.24 = 626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040x = 1,435.24 × 626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040x = 898,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,460.24/1,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.90

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