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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.42, 1,104.75 and 626.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.42, 1,104.75 and 626.46 is: 863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.42 : 1,104.75 = 626.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.42/1,104.75 = 626.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.42x = 1,104.75 × 626.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.42x = 692,081.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,081.69/801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.57

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