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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.15, 867.74 and 617.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.15, 867.74 and 617.34 is: 855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.15 : 867.74 = 617.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.15/867.74 = 617.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.15x = 867.74 × 617.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.15x = 535,690.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,690.61/626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.53

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