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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.92, 1,081.54 and 626.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.92, 1,081.54 and 626.59 is: 865.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.92 : 1,081.54 = 626.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.92/1,081.54 = 626.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.92x = 1,081.54 × 626.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.92x = 677,682.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,682.15/782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.58

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