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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823, 1,133.76 and 626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823, 1,133.76 and 626.32 is: 862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823 : 1,133.76 = 626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823/1,133.76 = 626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823x = 1,133.76 × 626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823x = 710,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,096.56/823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.81

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