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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.29, 1,056.51 and 626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.29, 1,056.51 and 626.26 is: 863.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.29 : 1,056.51 = 626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.29/1,056.51 = 626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.29x = 1,056.51 × 626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.29x = 661,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,649.95/766.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.45

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