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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.26, 1,056.78 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.26, 1,056.78 and 626.94 is: 864.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.26 : 1,056.78 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.26/1,056.78 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.26x = 1,056.78 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.26x = 662,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,537.65/766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.64

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