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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.88, 1,105.26 and 626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.88, 1,105.26 and 626.54 is: 865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.88 : 1,105.26 = 626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.88/1,105.26 = 626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.88x = 1,105.26 × 626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.88x = 692,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,489.60/799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.74

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