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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.92, 1,056.48 and 626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.92, 1,056.48 and 626.24 is: 863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.92 : 1,056.48 = 626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.92/1,056.48 = 626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.92x = 1,056.48 × 626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.92x = 661,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,610.04/765.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.81

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