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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.77, 1,474.66 and 626.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.77, 1,474.66 and 626.65 is: 864.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.77 : 1,474.66 = 626.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.77/1,474.66 = 626.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.77x = 1,474.66 × 626.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.77x = 924,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,095.69/1,068.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.63

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