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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800, 1,104.64 and 626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800, 1,104.64 and 626.24 is: 864.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,104.64 = 626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,104.64 = 626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,104.64 × 626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 691,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,769.75/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.71

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