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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.57, 1,107.81 and 626.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.57, 1,107.81 and 626.00 is: 863.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.57 : 1,107.81 = 626.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.57/1,107.81 = 626.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.57x = 1,107.81 × 626.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.57x = 693,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,483.52/803.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.01

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