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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.24, 1,067.52 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.24, 1,067.52 and 626.88 is: 864.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.24 : 1,067.52 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.24/1,067.52 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.24x = 1,067.52 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.24x = 669,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,206.94/774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.34

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