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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.12, 1,058.69 and 626.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.12, 1,058.69 and 626.19 is: 865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.12 : 1,058.69 = 626.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.12/1,058.69 = 626.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.12x = 1,058.69 × 626.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.12x = 662,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,937.96/766.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.32

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