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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.96, 1,080.99 and 626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.96, 1,080.99 and 626.28 is: 863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.96 : 1,080.99 = 626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.96/1,080.99 = 626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.96x = 1,080.99 × 626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.96x = 677,002.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,002.42/783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.57

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