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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.55, 1,443.74 and 626.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.55, 1,443.74 and 626.79 is: 864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.55 : 1,443.74 = 626.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.55/1,443.74 = 626.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.55x = 1,443.74 × 626.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.55x = 904,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,918.66/1,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.67

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