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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.23, 1,122.78 and 626.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.23, 1,122.78 and 626.39 is: 864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.23 : 1,122.78 = 626.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.23/1,122.78 = 626.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.23x = 1,122.78 × 626.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.23x = 703,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,292.55/813.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.82

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