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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.03, 1,080.70 and 626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.03, 1,080.70 and 626.15 is: 863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.03 : 1,080.70 = 626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.03/1,080.70 = 626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.03x = 1,080.70 × 626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.03x = 676,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,680.31/784.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.08

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