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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,066.73 and 626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,066.73 and 626.54 is: 863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,066.73 = 626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,066.73 = 626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,066.73 × 626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 668,340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,340.55/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.54

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