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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.10, 1,056.60 and 626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.10, 1,056.60 and 626.70 is: 863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.10 : 1,056.60 = 626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.10/1,056.60 = 626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.10x = 1,056.60 × 626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.10x = 662,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,171.22/767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.21

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