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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.17, 1,071.02 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.17, 1,071.02 and 626.94 is: 866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.17 : 1,071.02 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.17/1,071.02 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.17x = 1,071.02 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.17x = 671,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,466.85/775.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.22

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