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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.79, 865.22 and 610.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.79, 865.22 and 610.23 is: 842.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.79 : 865.22 = 610.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.79/865.22 = 610.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.79x = 865.22 × 610.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.79x = 527,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,980.15/626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.36

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