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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.07, 864.13 and 596.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.07, 864.13 and 596.78 is: 823.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.07 : 864.13 = 596.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.07/864.13 = 596.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.07x = 864.13 × 596.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.07x = 515,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,695.50/626.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.70

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