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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.56, 1,134.32 and 626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.56, 1,134.32 and 626.08 is: 864.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.56 : 1,134.32 = 626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.56/1,134.32 = 626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.56x = 1,134.32 × 626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.56x = 710,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,175.07/821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.42

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