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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.82, 863.24 and 597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.82, 863.24 and 597.66 is: 823.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.82 : 863.24 = 597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.82/863.24 = 597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.82x = 863.24 × 597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.82x = 515,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,921.03/626.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.08

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